One Bad Letter and Your Eviction Falls Apart

One Bad Letter and Your Eviction Falls Apart

“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” (George Bernard Shaw) Many landlords assume that once a tenant stops paying rent, an eviction order will inevitably follow. A recent Western Cape High Court judgment shows how wrong...
Dementia in the Family? Here Are Your Legal Options

Dementia in the Family? Here Are Your Legal Options

“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” (Benjamin Franklin) A dementia diagnosis affects far more than memory. As the condition progresses, it can impair a person’s ability to manage finances, make legal decisions, sign contracts, or deal with...
Your Dormant Trust Is Not Invisible to SARS

Your Dormant Trust Is Not Invisible to SARS

“Things do not go away. They go somewhere.” (Annie Dillard) Many trustees assume that a dormant trust can be safely forgotten. No income, no assets, no transactions … No problem. SARS has made it clear that this assumption may be an expensive one. In recent months,...