More than 3.2-million people in South Africa involved in life partnerships will breathe a collective sigh of relief at the news that Parliament has released the Judicial Matters Amendment Bill (“the Bill”). It is believed that the Bill will be tabled in Parliament this year and passed following a vote without debate.
A senior associate in the real estate practice at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr explores the different marital administrations of an estate on the death of a spouse.
Losing one’s spouse can be, besides a sad time, a confusing and stressful time. Wondering about what will happen to your home should be the least of your worries while you are grieving Understanding a few of the terms that are bandied around can go a long way in helping to avoid confusion. Terms to take note of are: