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GUIDELINES FOR USING A FIREARM IN SELF-DEFENCE - UNDERSTANDING THE LAW IN SOUTH AFRICA

06 December 2024,  Lefevré Joubert

In South Africa, owning a firearm is a significant responsibility, particularly with the current climate of crime and security concerns.

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Capital gains distributions between trusts – who gets taxed?

03 December 2024

Can the conduit principle be used in structures where there are multiple trusts? This issue has recently been heard by... the Constitutional Court in the case of Thistle Trust v Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service (CCT 337/22) [2024] ZACC 19 which has guided how to tax capital gains in multi-tiered trust structures.

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When and how can a trustee resign from a trust?

03 December 2024

There is often great uncertainty and misconceptions when it comes to the resignation of trustees of a trust. In this... article, we look at the requirements for the resignation of a trustee from an inter vivos trust and a testamentary trust. 

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Can you challenge maintenance when you’re in arrears?

03 December 2024

The duty to maintain a child is of utmost importance. But what happens when your financial circumstances change, causing you... to fall behind on maintenance payments? Can you challenge the maintenance order in such a situation?

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GUIDELINES FOR USING A FIREARM IN SELF-DEFENCE - UNDERSTANDING THE LAW IN SOUTH AFRICA

06 December 2024,  Lefevré Joubert

In South Africa, owning a firearm is a significant responsibility, particularly with the current climate of crime and security concerns.

READ MORE
205
Article

Capital gains distributions between trusts – who gets taxed?

03 December 2024

Can the conduit principle be used in structures where there are multiple trusts? This issue has recently been heard by... the Constitutional Court in the case of Thistle Trust v Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service (CCT 337/22) [2024] ZACC 19 which has guided how to tax capital gains in multi-tiered trust structures.

READ MORE
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When and how can a trustee resign from a trust?

03 December 2024

There is often great uncertainty and misconceptions when it comes to the resignation of trustees of a trust. In this... article, we look at the requirements for the resignation of a trustee from an inter vivos trust and a testamentary trust. 

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Can you challenge maintenance when you’re in arrears?

03 December 2024

The duty to maintain a child is of utmost importance. But what happens when your financial circumstances change, causing you... to fall behind on maintenance payments? Can you challenge the maintenance order in such a situation?

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Understanding Deemed Capital Gains Tax at the Time of Death in South Africa

23 July 2024

In South Africa, the concept of deemed capital gains tax (CGT) at the time of death is a crucial aspect... of estate planning and tax compliance.

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More rights for life partners, but it still pays to protect yourself

23 February 2022,  Theresa Tannous

The Constitutional Court has ordered parliament to amend two laws to recognise the right of a surviving life partner in... any relationship to inherit and claim maintenance after the other partner dies.

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What is the test for medical negligence?

02 November 2023,  Lefevré Joubert

What is the chance of success with the institution of a claim for personal injury and medical negligence claims?

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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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The struggle of the surviving spouse in Muslim marriages.

22 March 2018

In South Africa women married in terms of Islamic Law (Shari’ah) does not have the necessary protection, as a marriage... as such is not recognised in South Africa.

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What is going to happen to your cryptocurrency when you die?

22 March 2018

With the recent rise in popularity in Bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies, as a form of investment more and more people... are asking how one ensures that their cryptocurrency investments will be transferred to their heirs if and when they die.

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