I’d like to start by explaining what will happen to what you own after you die if you don’t have a will: a family member must report your death to the Master’s office, and they will assist the family in choosing someone who will gather your assets, pay your debts and then divide up what
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When debts lapse
A client of mine recently received a letter of demand by email from a law firm who said they act for Vodacom. The letter said that my client owes Vodacom just over R1000 which he must pay immediately or face the consequences. The client moved from South Africa to Canada 5 years ago. He used
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POPI became effective on 1 July 2020. Is it safe to sign a POPI consent clause?
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