Tell us a bit about yourself… My family is originally from Pietermaritzburg, and I was born and schooled here. My wife and I have been married for 23 years and we have two teenage daughters. My wife is also an attorney however we have a rule to never discuss work at home! What inspired you...Read More

Becoming a new homeowner can be very exciting, but before you can decide on the furniture structure or the colour of the bedroom walls, there is one more hurdle to cross, TRANSFER COSTS!!! Scary, isn’t it? However, it is very important to understand what exactly it is you are paying for, so you need to...Read More

Should you own a house (immovable property) PRIOR to being married in community of property; you may want to consider a few points with your Estate plan. Benjamin Franklin very wisely stated: “By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail.” How will you know if you are married in or out of Community of...Read More

As the pandemic rages on, with no end in sight, the vaccine debate also surges ahead. From civil liberties to body autonomy to public responsibility in shared spaces to lowering the risk of infection for the vulnerable – passionate opinions and thoughts have been expressed. With the return to onsite work environments, a move towards...Read More

SELLING A PROPERTY WITH ALIEN INVASIVE SPECIES On 1 August 2014, the Minister of Environmental Affairs published the Alien and Invasive Species Regulations in a bid to curb the spreading and negative effects of Alien Invasive Species of plants. The regulations came into effect on 1 October 2014 and regulation 29 provides for what should...Read More

EFT FRAUD AND LEGAL IMPLICATIONS Despite stringent FICA requirements on the opening bank accounts, it is common knowledge that you have little or no chance of identifying the individual behind the account with sufficient clarity to enable you to recover the money paid or prosecuting the culprits in the case of EFT fraud. Furthermore, and...Read More

“The relation of landlord and tenant is not an ideal one, but all relations in a social order will endure if there is infused into them some of that spirit of human sympathy which qualifies life for immortality.”  George William Russell “COVID-19” has brought about numerous changes in the way one should conduct their affairs,...Read More

FUNERALS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: Is the wrapping of coffins unnecessary? Since the Covid-19 pandemic has made its way to South Africa, the burial of loved ones has not been the same. It has become common practice for coffins to be wrapped in plastic. This is perceived to be a precautionary and safety measure in...Read More

The death of a loved one brings about an extremely difficult time for the close family and friends of the deceased as aside from grieving, the stress of winding up the estate brings added burden. When a person dies, an executor is appointed by the Master of the High Court, and this executor is the...Read More

As attorneys winding up deceased estates we often come across these issues all too often which is yet another reason why it is so important to ensure your Will is up to date. I was recently asked by a client to advise on the legal consequences of his “common law marriage”. His “wife” of 15 years...Read More