Estate Planning for Millennials, Part 3

In an increasingly globalised economy, STBB’s estate planning specialists note a growing volume of will-related queries from clients with offshore assets, including immovable property. In the final instalment of our estate-focused two-part series, Senior Associate and estate law expert, Caryn Avenant, explores the vital necessity of having separate wills in…

In part one of this month’s engaging two-part series, estate law specialist and Senior Associate, Caryn Avenant, discusses the challenges and practicalities of administering an estate in instances where an individual resides in another country and retains assets in South Africa or where an heir lives abroad. Additionally, she provides…

In our first episode of 2025, Senior Associate and experienced conveyancer, Anusha Pitamber, joins us to discuss the legal and financial consequences of losing or misplacing your property’s title deed and the process of applying for a ‘VA copy’, which serves as a replacement copy. She further explains the application…

In this month’s enlightening episode, Maryna Botha considers the implications of non-compliance with the requirements of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (‘FICA’). Against the backdrop of the recent levying of hefty penalties on non-compliant accountable institutions, Maryna emphasises that the Financial Intelligence Centre’s intention is not to punish banks, law…

In this month’s informative episode, Senior Associate and property law specialist, Joshua Schumacher sheds light on the impact of the installation of solar-powered systems on the sale of immovable property. As more homeowners turn to solar-powered energy, understanding the legal aspects of these systems is increasingly important for sellers, prospective…