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Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > Private, property, family law > Personal property law > Wills & probate

The Law of Succession in South Africa (Paperback, 3rd Edition): Juanita Jamneck, Christa Rautenbach The Law of Succession in South Africa (Paperback, 3rd Edition)
Juanita Jamneck, Christa Rautenbach; Paleker, Anton Van Der Linde, Michael Wood-Bodley 2
R764 R702 Discovery Miles 7 020 Save R62 (8%) Ships in 7 - 11 working days

The book introduces students to the general principles of the law of succession in South Africa, integrating the common law, statutory law, constitutional perspectives, and the related customary law principles. It addresses the Civil Union Act 17 of 2006, and the Reform of Customary Law of Succession and Regulation of Related Matters Act 11 of 2009 and other legal developments.

Scott on cession: A treatise on the law in South Africa (Paperback): Susan Scott Scott on cession: A treatise on the law in South Africa (Paperback)
Susan Scott
R1,197 R1,018 Discovery Miles 10 180 Save R179 (15%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

Scott on Cession: A Treatise on the Law in South Africa is a comprehensive exposition of the law of cession. Scott incorporates aspects of her doctoral thesis (1977), her previous book on cession, The Law of Cession, (1991) and her articles on cession that have been published in law journals. The book focuses on case law, but case law as a source of law in this branch of the law poses particular problems: some of the earlier decisions, and even recent ones, are based on Roman-Dutch law, which no longer completely satisfies current modern needs. To explain certain idiosyncrasies in the case law, Scott refers to the historical development of cession as a legal institution. The book also provides extensive commentary on certain problematic aspects of cession, using comparable legal systems, and incorporates the dogmatic foundations of the law of cession.

Law of succession (Paperback, 5th ed): M.J. De Waal, M.C. Schoeman-Malan Law of succession (Paperback, 5th ed)
M.J. De Waal, M.C. Schoeman-Malan
R788 R691 Discovery Miles 6 910 Save R97 (12%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

This is the fifth edition of the book that has appeared for the first time in 1992 as a relatively concise text, primarily aimed at students in the law of succession. In its successive editions the book has evolved into a more general source on the South African law of succession. Through its approach, presentation and systematic method the work remains ideal for use as a textbook in courses in the law of succession. The fifth edition again strives to provide the reader with a comprehensive overview of the different facets of the law of succession, in the light of recent developments that have affected this branch of the law.

Trust law in South Africa (Paperback): Walter D. Geach Trust law in South Africa (Paperback)
Walter D. Geach 1
R1,232 R1,046 Discovery Miles 10 460 Save R186 (15%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

This book comprehensively, yet succinctly, covers the use and administration of trusts in South Africa. It also serves as a useful reference to more detailed texts on the subject as well as to case law. Whilst the Trust Property Control Act 57 of 1988 sets out the minimum requirements when it comes to the formation and administration of trusts, other statutes (including the Income Tax Act, the Estate Duty Act, and the Alienation of Land Act) also have a direct bearing on how trusts are formed, administered, amended and terminated. Moreover, the common law has been a major factor in the development of trust law in South Africa. This book therefore not only deals with the legislation that is relevant to trusts, but it highlights and discusses the case law which has been an essential part of the development of the law of trusts.

The drafting of wills (Paperback): Chris Field The drafting of wills (Paperback)
Chris Field
R456 R402 Discovery Miles 4 020 Save R54 (12%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

There is no room for error in the drafting of Wills because when a Will comes into effect the testator is not present to revise, amend, interpret or give instructions as to his intentions. This places a special onus on the drafter to be linguistically precise and technically correct. Failure to adhere to the minutiae of the technicalities and legalities have led to many a family dispute, costly litigation, and delays in the winding up of estates, causing both emotional and financial hardship to the family of the deceased. This practical guide, written by a specialist in the drafting of wills, covers all the processes, considerations and technicalities involved in correct and sound drafting of wills, covering details that are vital to good testamentary practice. It is essential reading and reference for all professionals involved in the drafting of wills and in the administration of deceased estates, including lawyers, accountants, tax advisers, bankers, insurers, and testators themselves. The book is based on the latest developments in the law and recent judgments pertaining to Wills. As both a practitioner and lecturer in the field of deceased estates, Ceris Field brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the subject of drafting of Wills.

South African law of succession and trusts - The past meeting the present and thoughts for the future (Paperback): M. De Waal,... South African law of succession and trusts - The past meeting the present and thoughts for the future (Paperback)
M. De Waal, M. Paleker
R663 R584 Discovery Miles 5 840 Save R79 (12%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

South African Law of Succession and Trusts: The Past Meeting the Present and Thoughts for the Future comprises papers that were presented at a conference held in September 2012 at the University of Cape Town. The conference participants examined the considerable developments that have occurred in the areas of succession and trusts. The book contains an interesting array of contributions that deal with aspects of `mainstream' succession and trust law. In addition, in keeping with the constitutional recognition of African customary law and different systems of personal law, several contributions deal with the relevance of African customary law and religious law in contemporary South Africa, as well as with the harmonisation of divergent legal systems.

Get It Together - Organize Your Records So Your Family Won't Have to (Paperback, 10th ed.): Melanie Cullen, Shae Irving Get It Together - Organize Your Records So Your Family Won't Have to (Paperback, 10th ed.)
Melanie Cullen, Shae Irving
R800 R686 Discovery Miles 6 860 Save R114 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Law of Succession in South Africa (Hardcover, 2nd Ed): M.M. Corbett, G. Hofmeyr, E. Kahn The Law of Succession in South Africa (Hardcover, 2nd Ed)
M.M. Corbett, G. Hofmeyr, E. Kahn 1
R1,374 R1,160 Discovery Miles 11 600 Save R214 (16%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

This work is the undisputed authority in its field. In the two decades since it was first published in 1980, two supplements were produced to update the contents. The long-awaited second edition incorporates the important legislation relating to wills and intestate succession enacted over the last twenty years, and takes note of significant judgments and new literature on the subject. It reflects the law as at 1 June 2001. Authored by a former Chief Justice of South Africa, a practising senior counsel and an eminent academic, The Law of Succession in South Africa draws on an unusually wide range of legal experiences. It should form part of every law library. Indispensable work of reference. Comprehensive discussion of all aspects of the law of succession. Includes chapters on litigation in succession matters. Deals with the conflict of laws.

8 Ways to Avoid Probate (Paperback, 14th ed.): Mary Randolph 8 Ways to Avoid Probate (Paperback, 14th ed.)
Mary Randolph
R619 R525 Discovery Miles 5 250 Save R94 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Executor's Guide - Settling a Loved One's Estate or Trust (Paperback, 9th ed.): Mary Randolph The Executor's Guide - Settling a Loved One's Estate or Trust (Paperback, 9th ed.)
Mary Randolph
R1,085 R887 Discovery Miles 8 870 Save R198 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
EU Cross-Border Succession Law (Hardcover): Stefania Bariatti, Ilaria Viarengo, Francesca C Villata EU Cross-Border Succession Law (Hardcover)
Stefania Bariatti, Ilaria Viarengo, Francesca C Villata
R6,504 Discovery Miles 65 040 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

With cross-border successions becoming increasingly common in the context of the European Union, this timely book offers a systematic practical analysis of how cross-border successions should be treated, including examination of which courts may establish jurisdiction over succession disputes and which law governs such disputes. Key Features: Practical analysis of the provisions of the EU Succession Regulation Consideration of issues at the intersection between cross-border successions and taxation Analysis of the specificities of the European Certificate of Succession and its interface with national laws Study of cross-border successions in the context of both estate planning and the opening and liquidation of a succession Contextualization of the EU Succession Regulation in the framework of the national law and practice of several EU Member States A comprehensive study of EU cross-border succession law with global reach, this book is an invaluable source of reference and guidance for practitioners specialising in estate planning, family law and property law, including judges, notaries, tax specialists and lawyers. Scholars of European succession law and conflict of laws will also find this book's critical analysis an instrumental tool in their research.

Lasting Powers of Attorney - A Practical Guide (Paperback, 4th Revised edition): Craig Ward Lasting Powers of Attorney - A Practical Guide (Paperback, 4th Revised edition)
Craig Ward
R1,990 Discovery Miles 19 900 Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Will Draftsman's Handbook, 10th edition (Paperback, 10th Adapted edition): Julie Bell Will Draftsman's Handbook, 10th edition (Paperback, 10th Adapted edition)
Julie Bell
R2,252 Discovery Miles 22 520 Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Wills, Trusts, and Estates, Eleventh Edition - [Connected eBook with Study Center] (Hardcover, 11th ed.): Robert H. Sitkoff,... Wills, Trusts, and Estates, Eleventh Edition - [Connected eBook with Study Center] (Hardcover, 11th ed.)
Robert H. Sitkoff, Jesse Dukeminier
R9,696 Discovery Miles 96 960 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Contentious Trusts Handbook - Practice and Precedents (Paperback): Carl Islam Contentious Trusts Handbook - Practice and Precedents (Paperback)
Carl Islam
R3,125 Discovery Miles 31 250 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Last Will & Testament Form Pack - How to Create a Legally Valid Will without a Solicitor in England, Wales and Northern Ireland... Last Will & Testament Form Pack - How to Create a Legally Valid Will without a Solicitor in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (Loose-leaf, 2nd Revised edition)
Law Pack
R439 R352 Discovery Miles 3 520 Save R87 (20%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Living Trusts for Everyone - Why a Will Is Not the Way to Avoid Probate, Protect Heirs, and Settle Estates (Second Edition)... Living Trusts for Everyone - Why a Will Is Not the Way to Avoid Probate, Protect Heirs, and Settle Estates (Second Edition) (Paperback, Second Edition)
Ronald Farrington Sharp
R437 R360 Discovery Miles 3 600 Save R77 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Readers say it best: "Very informative." "Saved me a lot of money and headaches!" "Recommend it for everyone who has to plan estates for their elderly parents" Living Trusts for Everyone is the best resource for setting up a living trust. Explaining in specific terms what benefits a trust will have, Ronald Farrington Sharp gives the tools necessary to set up a loved one's trust with no lawyers and no expense. Wills benefit lawyers. Trusts benefit the clients. Too often lawyers sell wills to clients only to sit back and wait to sell their probate services to their clients' heirs. Ronald Farrington Sharp describes the best way to handle modern estate planning and details the many advantages trusts have over wills in not only eliminating probate but in also protecting your assets for your heirs. Sharp explains why legal services are not needed to do the clerical work in settling a trust after death. This updated edition includes new information on an array of subjects, including: Elimination of the federal estate tax for most estates due to increased exemption amounts Online assets The use of passwords, usernames, and websites Keeping trustees honest and the process of removing trustees for malfeasance Forms for simplifying the planning process Strategies to lower attorneys' fees With no legal jargon, just step-by-step instructions and sample form letters, Living Trusts for Everyone takes the mystery out of the process of setting up a trust.

Estate Planning (in Plain English) (Paperback): Leonard D Duboff, Amanda Bryan Estate Planning (in Plain English) (Paperback)
Leonard D Duboff, Amanda Bryan
R558 R472 Discovery Miles 4 720 Save R86 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"An invaluable tool to help you collect the information your attorney needs." --Michael Cragun, Utah State Tax Commissioner An Accessible Guide to Estate Planning With Estate Planning (in Plain English)(R), readers will learn to comprehend the legal jargon and navigate the complex rules involved in preparing one's estate. The authors provide clear information and cite actual cases to help readers approach the process with the confidence and knowledge they need to make the best decisions for their heirs. Chapters discuss important topics such as: Estate plans, wills, and a variety of trusts Guardians, powers of attorney, advance directives, and other essential documents Life insurance Digital assets Gifts Tax considerations Avoiding probate Identifying and caring for estate property Settling business assets Finding a lawyer An invaluable reference for those preparing their estates and for their families, Estate Planning (in Plain English)(R)will enable readers to take the necessary steps to preserve their legacies.

Trusts and Private Wealth Management - Developments and Directions (Hardcover): Richard Nolan, Hang Wu Tang, Man Yip Trusts and Private Wealth Management - Developments and Directions (Hardcover)
Richard Nolan, Hang Wu Tang, Man Yip
R2,548 Discovery Miles 25 480 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

There has been insufficient literature focusing on the world-changing rise of Asian wealth. Private wealth in Asia is very substantial, with 33 per cent of the global population of high-net-worth individuals based in Asia. Yet, there is a dearth of legal analysis of Asian wealth, particularly by texts written in English. This collection aims to fill that gap, with chapters on legal issues in relation to Asian wealth transmission, investments in international real estate, familial disputes, family offices and private trust companies. A substantive section of this book also focuses on the changing legal context with chapters exploring trusts and cryptoassets, constructive trust, trustee's discretion and decision-making, changing regulatory environment and abuse of trust structures. This collection of essays on trusts and wealth management presents a focus on Asian wealth and the changing legal context, and follows the related publication, Trusts and Modern Wealth Management (Cambridge University Press, 2018).

Inheritance and the Right to Bequeath - Legal and Philosophical Perspectives (Hardcover): Hans-Christoph Schmidt Am Busch,... Inheritance and the Right to Bequeath - Legal and Philosophical Perspectives (Hardcover)
Hans-Christoph Schmidt Am Busch, Daniel, Halliday,, Thomas Gutmann
R4,067 Discovery Miles 40 670 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In every Western democracy today, inheritances have a very profound influence on people's lives. This motivates renewed scholarship on inheritance law by philosophy and the legal sciences. The present volume aims to contribute to some ongoing areas of inquiry while also filling some gaps in research. It is organized in a highly interdisciplinary way. In the thirteen chapters of the book, written by outstanding philosophers and legal scholars, the following questions, among others, are discussed: What is the nature of the right to bequeath? What are the social functions of bequest and inheritance? What arguments concerning justice have philosophers and legal scholars advanced in favour or against practices of bequest and inheritance? How should we think about taxing the wealth transfers that occur in bequest and inheritance? In discussing these questions, the authors break new ground and offer much needed insight into several related domains, such as the philosophy of law; legal theory; general and applied ethics; social and political philosophy; theories of justice; and the history of legal, political, and economic thought. This book will be of great interest to scholars in these areas as well as policy-makers.

The Law and the Dead (Paperback): Heather Conway The Law and the Dead (Paperback)
Heather Conway
R1,276 Discovery Miles 12 760 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The fate of the dead is a compelling and emotive subject, which also raises increasingly complex legal questions. This book focuses on the substantive laws around disposal of the recently deceased and associated issues around their post-mortem fate. It looks primarily at the laws in England and Wales but also offers a comparative approach, drawing heavily on material from other common law jurisdictions including Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States. The book provides an in-depth, contextual and comparative analysis of the substantive laws and policy issues around corpse disposal, exhumation and the posthumous treatment of the dead, including commemoration. Topics covered include: the legal frameworks around burial, cremation and other disposal methods; the hierarchy of persons who have a legal duty to dispose of the dead and who are entitled to possession of the deceased's remains; offences against the dead; family burial disputes, and the legal status of burial instructions; the posthumous use of donated bodily material; and the rules around disinterment, and creating an appropriate memorial. A key theme of the book will be to look at the manner in which conflicts involving the dead are becoming increasingly common in secular, multi-cultural societies where the traditional nuclear family model is no longer the norm, and how such legal contests are resolved by courts. As the first comprehensive survey of the laws in this area for decades, this book will be of use to academics, lawyers and judges adjudicating on issues around the fate of the dead, as well as the death industry and funeral service providers.

Last Orders - Your Executors' Guide to Your Letter of Wishes (Paperback, 2nd edition): Patricia C. Byron Last Orders - Your Executors' Guide to Your Letter of Wishes (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Patricia C. Byron
R459 R386 Discovery Miles 3 860 Save R73 (16%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Dealing with Digital Assets - A Guide for Private Client Solicitors (Paperback): Julie Bell Dealing with Digital Assets - A Guide for Private Client Solicitors (Paperback)
Julie Bell
R1,739 Discovery Miles 17 390 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Ninety-three per cent of people who have made a will in the UK have not included any provision for their digital assets when they die. It is therefore vital that all practitioners involved in drafting wills and estate planning discuss with their clients what will happen to their digital estate on their death. This book explains the practical and legal aspects of planning for and administering a digital estate: * what constitutes a digital asset; * digital assets and the law; * how to consider digital assets when drafting wills; * dealing with digital assets after death; * the digitisation of wills and will signing; and * financial abuse and digital assets. The book provides guidance and precedents for dealing with digital assets when drafting wills and also covers issues such as the risks for solicitors, data security, access rights and valuing digital assets. A template for a digital assets inventory is also included.

Donations, Inheritance and Property in the Nordic and Western World from Late Antiquity until Today (Hardcover): Ole-Albert... Donations, Inheritance and Property in the Nordic and Western World from Late Antiquity until Today (Hardcover)
Ole-Albert Ronning, Helle Moller Sigh, Helle Vogt
R3,923 Discovery Miles 39 230 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Donations, Inheritance and Property in the Nordic and Western World from Late Antiquity until Today presents an examination of Nordic donation and gift-giving practices in the Nordic and Western world, beginning in late Antiquity and extending through to the present day. Through chapters contributed by leading international researchers, this book explores the changing legal, social and religious frameworks that shape how donations and gifts are given. In addition to donations to ecclesiastical, charitable and cultural institutions, this books also highlights the sociolegal challenges and the tensions that can occur as a result of transferring property, including answering key questions such as who has a right to what. It also presents, for the first time, an insight into the dynamics of donations and the interplay between individual motivations, strategic behaviour and the legal setting of inheritance law. Offering a broad chronological and European perspective and including a wide range of illuminating case studies Donations, Inheritance and Property in the Nordic and Western World from Late Antiquity until Today is ideal for students of Nordic and European legal and social history.

Succession, Wills and Probate (Paperback, 3rd edition): Caroline Sawyer, Miriam Spero Succession, Wills and Probate (Paperback, 3rd edition)
Caroline Sawyer, Miriam Spero
R1,677 Discovery Miles 16 770 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Succession, Wills and Probate is an ideal textbook for those taking an undergraduate course in this surprisingly vibrant subject, and also provides a clear and comprehensive introduction for professionals. Against an account of the main social and political themes of succession law, the book gives detailed explanations of core topics such as alternatives to wills and the making, altering and revocation of wills. It also explains personal representatives and how they should deal with a deceased person's estate and interpret and implement the will. Gifts may fail, estates may be insolvent or a person may die intestate, without a will at all. Increasingly relatives and others seek to challenge the will, for example on the grounds of the testator's capacity or under the law of family provision. This third edition is edited, updated and revised to take account of new legislation and case law across all the relevant issues, including a new final chapter dealing with the potentially contentious issues that are becoming more central to professional work in the field of succession.

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