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Out with maternity leave, in with parental leave

03 December 2025

A landmark ruling has redefined parental leave in South Africa. Here’s what changed.

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AI regulation on the horizon

03 December 2025

AI is here, and so is the need for regulation. Find out what South Africa is doing to govern its... rise.

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The tax distinction between local and foreign dividends

03 December 2025

Not all dividends are taxed the same. Discover how South Africa treats local vs foreign dividends, and why it matters.

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How 2025 redefined trust compliance in South Africa

03 December 2025

From stricter reporting to AI-driven enforcement, 2025 reshaped how trusts are managed. Here’s what you need to know.

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Out with maternity leave, in with parental leave

03 December 2025

A landmark ruling has redefined parental leave in South Africa. Here’s what changed.

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AI regulation on the horizon

03 December 2025

AI is here, and so is the need for regulation. Find out what South Africa is doing to govern its... rise.

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The tax distinction between local and foreign dividends

03 December 2025

Not all dividends are taxed the same. Discover how South Africa treats local vs foreign dividends, and why it matters.

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How 2025 redefined trust compliance in South Africa

03 December 2025

From stricter reporting to AI-driven enforcement, 2025 reshaped how trusts are managed. Here’s what you need to know.

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Is a copy of a will valid?

12 October 2021

Both my parents recently passed away in a car accident. My father shortly before his death mentioned to me that... they recently had a new joint will drawn up. I’ve searched everywhere for the will and can only locate a copy of the signed will. Even their attorney does not have the original will. Can this copy be accepted as the valid will of my parents?

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Court Overturns Gender-based Law

05 March 2021, Corné Nunns, Theresa Tannous

An out-and-out disinheritance clause in a will executed more than 100 years ago that excluded female lineal descendants has been... overruled by the Constitutional Court

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Ruling out of the grave

04 December 2020, Corné Nunns

When my father drafted his will many years ago, he was advised that he could determine, in his will, how... the assets of the family trust (of which he was the founder) had to be distributed amongst the beneficiaries.

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Curatorship = A Relationship of Great Trust

01 September 2023, Corné Nunns, Theresa Tannous

With all the vitamins we take in on a daily basis and medical advances happening every day, we tend to... live longer

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Master's Office 'lock-out' angers estate attorneys

25 August 2020, Corné Nunns, Theresa Tannous

Attorneys have launched an urgent bid for access to the Master's Office in Cape Town, saying that they have effectively... been locked out during lockdown.

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No Will = Intestate Succession

05 September 2019

The unfortunate tendency amongst the public at large, when trying to draft a Last Will and Testament themselves, in order... to have some sort of peace of mind when it comes to the devolution of their world-wide belongings, often has devastating consequences for their loved ones

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"Closing" of a trust - Whether, when and how to do it

02 May 2019, Corné Nunns

Many years ago, when trusts were very popular, we decided to create a family trust in which to accumulate our... assets, as it seemed to be the right thing to do at the time. However, we have never used the trust and since its creation it has been dormant without any activity or assets. Is it possible to close a trust?

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Deceased Estate – The rights of children to claim

05 July 2018, Theresa Tannous

John passed away and left his entire estate to his spouse, Sue. Sue is Johnny's stepmother and Johnny, who is... John's son, is currently studying to become a carpenter and is 19 years of age.

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Out with maternity leave, in with parental leave

AI regulation on the horizon

The tax distinction between local and foreign dividends

How 2025 redefined trust compliance in South Africa

Out with maternity leave, in with parental leave

AI regulation on the horizon

The tax distinction between local and foreign dividends

How 2025 redefined trust compliance in South Africa

Read More Insights

Is a copy of a will valid?

Court Overturns Gender-based Law

Ruling out of the grave

Curatorship = A Relationship of Great Trust

Master's Office 'lock-out' angers estate attorneys

No Will = Intestate Succession

"Closing" of a trust - Whether, when and how to do it

Deceased Estate – The rights of children to claim

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