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Notary Public vs Commissioner of Oaths: Avoid Costly Mistakes

Most South Africans have, at some point, needed a document “stamped by a commissioner of oaths” or signed “in front of a notary.” The two terms get used almost interchangeably in everyday conversation, and that confusion causes real...

•September 16, 2026•Executor Law•commissioner of oaths, estate planning, marriage contracts, Not.Pub, notary public•no comments

How to Plan Your Estate When You Own Property Abroad

South Africans have always had an appetite for offshore property. Whether it is a holiday apartment on the Portuguese coast, a buy-to-let in the United Kingdom, a second home in Mauritius, or an investment property in Australia, cross-border...

•September 1, 2026•Executor Law•estate plan, property abroad, retirement fund•no comments

What Is a Conveyancer in South Africa? The Critical Guide You Need

If you have ever bought or sold a property in South Africa, you will have encountered the word conveyancer. It appears in sale agreements, in transfer cost breakdowns, and in the stream of emails that accompany any property...

•September 1, 2026•Executor Law•conveyancer's, deceased estate, estate planning, south africa, transfer duty•no comments

What Happens to Outstanding Debt in a Deceased Estate in South Africa?

When someone dies, the focus of family members naturally turns to grief, funeral arrangements, and eventually to questions about inheritance. What receives far less attention, and what often surfaces as an unwelcome surprise during estate administration, is the...

•September 1, 2026•Executor Law•debt, deceased estate•no comments

The Surviving Spouse’s Guide to the First Year After a Death

Losing a spouse is one of the most disorienting experiences a person can go through. In the days and weeks that follow, most surviving spouses describe the same thing. A fog that makes even simple decisions feel impossible,...

•August 18, 2026•Executor Law•estate plan, retirement fund, surviving spouse•no comments

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