What Does Being a Trustee of a Body Corporate Entail? (Part 1)
When all the trustees of a body corporate resign, the options available to the owners include the appointment of: a) replacement trustees at a special general meeting. b) an executive managing agent at a special general meeting or approaching the Community Schemes Ombud service to do so. c) appointment of an administrator by way of […]
Supporting Elderly Parents: The Legal Duty of Adult Children
We often focus our compassion on vulnerable children and their needs, but what about the elderly? In South Africa, too many parents spend their final years in destitution while their adult children live in comfort. This raises a difficult but important question: can parents claim maintenance from their children? The Law: A Reciprocal Duty of […]
Answers to Your Property Transfer Questions: What buyers and sellers should know about conveyancing in South Africa.
If you’re buying or selling property for the first time, the transfer process might seem a little overwhelming. We’ve compiled a list of common questions to help you understand the key steps and make the experience a bit less daunting. What does a conveyancer actually do? A conveyancer is a specialised attorney who oversees the […]
Children’s Status and Their Right to Inherit
Within the framework of South Africa’s law of succession, constitutional values such as equality and non-discrimination have elevated children’s rights to inherit significantly. Our legal position currently has impacted both the status and inheritance rights of extramarital children, children conceived through artificial insemination, children born of surrogacy, and adopted children. The Children’s Act 38 of […]
Join Us at SA’s Only Multisector Residential Investment & Development Summit – Secure Your Spot Now!
Dear valued client Get ready to embark on a transformative journey! MDW INC is excited to extend an invitation to our esteemed network to join us at the upcoming Residential Investment and Development Summit – Your One Stop Residential Event. Set to take place from 9 – 10 July 2025 at the Sandton Convention Centre, this event stands out as South Africa’s […]
