The creation methods of servitudes in South Africa
Servitudes in South Africa can be created or come into existence in multiple ways. The methods of creation, which will be discussed, include the registration thereof by way of an order of court and through legislation. A servitude can be described as a limited real right that can either provide the holder with the use […]
Formation of trusts in South Africa
A trust exists when the founder of the trust has handed over or is bound to hand over to another the control of property which, or the proceeds of which, is to be administered or disposed of by the other (trustee or administrator). Anyone who has the capacity to undertake contractual obligations or to make […]
Properly executing a will is extremely important
I gave instructions to my attorney to prepare a last will and testament for me as my will no longer reflected my wishes. At my request, my attorney emailed the will to me with clear instructions as to how I should go about signing it. I asked my neighbours to act and sign as witnesses. […]