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30
Sep

Joint Bank Accounts After Death: What You Need To Know About South African Law

September 30, 2026, ,
When a joint bank account holder dies, the surviving holder often assumes the account is now simply theirs. It has both their names on it, they have always been able to draw on it freely, and there is no reason to think anything changes. In practice, that assumption causes real financial strain at exactly the...
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30
Apr

Can an Executor Be a Beneficiary in South Africa?

April 30, 2026,
When someone passes away, a common question among families is whether the person named as executor in the will can also benefit from the estate. Often the deceased has nominated a spouse, adult child, or close friend — someone who naturally stands to inherit — as executor. So, is it legally allowed? And if so,...
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