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Can a surviving spouse\u2019s maintenance claim override a property inheritance?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Recently, the Supreme Court of Appeal considered whether a surviving spouse\u2019s maintenance claim could effectively exhaust a deceased estate, leaving nothing for an heir who had been bequeathed immovable property.<\/p>\n

Read more<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

Preparing for the unexpected: Why your animal companion belongs in your will<\/strong><\/p>\n

For many, our animal companions occupy a special place in our hearts. Under South African law, however, nonhuman animals are classified as property \u2013 an enduring legal categorisation that complicates their well-being and protection. For this reason, it is essential to make provision for their continued care in the event of your untimely passing, explains STBB\u2019s Caryn Avenant<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Read more<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

The Legally Speaking<\/em> podcast | The death of a seller: Navigating estate late transfers<\/strong><\/p>\n

What happens when a seller passes away before a property transfer is registered? In our latest episode, STBB Helderberg Director and conveyancing attorney, Madelein Williams<\/u><\/a>, unpacks the legal and practical consequences of an estate late transfer in South Africa, the critical role of an executor, whether a Power of Attorney executed by the seller remains valid, and the potential costs and delays involved. For concise and valuable guidance, tune in now!<\/p>\n

Listen now<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

In case you missed it: Controversial requirement for property practitioners\u2019 FFCs ruled unconstitutional<\/strong><\/p>\n

Earlier this month, the Pretoria High Court declared section 50(a)(x) of the Property Practitioners Act, which connects Fidelity Fund certificates to the possession of a \u2018valid BEE certificate\u2019, unconstitutional.<\/p>\n

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