LIVING WILL

In South Africa there is currently no law regulating the validity or enforceability of a living will. But what is a living will? A living will, according to the South African Medical Association is “a declaration or an advance directive which will represent a...

INTESTATE SUCCESSION

Even though the vast majority of people these days have a valid will it unfortunately still happens that some people pass away without ever having executed a will. The estates of persons who fall in the latter group necessarily still require winding up and the rules...

LB VORSTER ON DECEASED ESTATES NOMINATION OF EXECUTOR

Readers should not consider these articles as comprehensive guides on wills or the administration of deceased estates, nor do they provide legal advice. The information provided is merely aimed at informing readers of some basic aspects pertaining to wills and the...