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What's the Buzz About Business Rescue?

If a company/close corporation is in financial trouble and all possible avenues to save the business have been exhausted, there is one last option available to save the business: it can lodge an application for business rescue at the CIPC. In order to qualify for business rescue proceedings, the business must satisfy the requirements as set out in the next paragraph.
 

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Die Benoeming Van N Eksekuteur In My Testament

Eksekuteurs fooi - hierdie is ‘n onderwerp waaroor al hoe meer besprekings en argumente plaasvind en dit is ook so dat individue meer ingelig raak oor wat die fooie is waarop die Eksekuteur van ‘n boedel geregtig is en hoe die fooie bereken word.

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What Happens To My Bank Account When I Die

In your will you have the choice to determine what should be done with your assets. You should also appoint an Executor who will distribute your assets and manage the administrative tasks in order to fulfil the stipulations of the will and finalise the administering of your will.

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Voor-En Nadele Van Trusts

Daar is verskeie voor en nadele van ‘n trust in Suid Afrika. Alhoewel hierdie waarskynlik nie ‘n samevatting van alle voordele en nadele is nie, deel ons graag ons ondervinding van die vernaamste voor- en nadele by die oorweging van ‘n Trust met u.

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Have You Ever Done Your Estate Planning?

If you have never planned your estate, perhaps now is a good time to consider it. This will be to everyone’s benefit, as there are often hidden costs which come into effect at the time of passing, that are not taken into account when you plan your estate and inheritance.

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Do's And Don'ts

On 29 May 2015, in the case of Dormell Properties 282 CC v Bamberger[1], the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) set out the importance of, firstly, expressly pleading a suretyship clause in a plaintiff’s particulars of claim and, secondly, ensuring that the contract to which a deed of suretyship is annexed is duly signed by all parties thereto.

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The Traffic Officer Confiscates Your Cell Phone: What You Should Know!

Since 2011 the City of Cape Town: Traffic By-Law, 2011 has made it possible for an authorised officer to confiscate your cellular device if you are caught using it in your car while driving. If you end up getting caught red-handed, these are a few things you should know to make sure that all the correct procedures are followed when your cellular device gets confiscated. 

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Steps Of The Criminal Procedure

The purpose of criminal procedure is to ensure the security and safety of the public through effective investigation of crimes so that criminals can be identified and brought to justice.

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Registering Deaths and Death Certificate Requirements In South Africa

Many South African citizens do not know the correct procedures to follow in order to register a death, or how to obtain a death certificate and by whom, until it is too late. Coming to terms with a death is difficult enough without having to enquire about the legal processes that are necessary in the circumstances in order to proceed with funeral arrangements and other family affairs.

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Legal Correspondent Services in Cape Town

Bailey Haynes offers colleagues from across the country a wide range of correspondent services, which include:

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