Rehabilitation in all its shapes and sizes

INTRODUCTION Being sequestrated by an order of the High Court has a myriad of adverse consequences that could have an inhibiting effect on an individual and his/her freedom to transact and build a new life. The Insolvency Act 24 of 1936 (“the Act”) makes provision for a sequestrated person to be rehabilitated under certain circumstances […]

Don’t let your lawyer rip you off

13 November 2013 Hiring a law firm to wind up an estate and establishing the cost for services rendered is not as simple as it sounds, finds Angelique Ruzicka. There are a few professionals out there that will dodge the question: “So how much will it all cost?”. Usually it’s the professionals in the service […]

NATIONAL FREE WILLS WEEK

The Law Society of South Africa aims to give back to the general public through various initiatives, one being the annual NATIONAL FREE WILLS WEEK.  This year the FREE WILLS WEEK will be running countrywide from 7-11 October 2013. During this week, participating attorneys will draft basic wills free of charge. However, only a new […]