&Legal: Gold – Legal&Tax

All legal plans with Legal&Tax give you

Face-to-face consultations in our Johannesburg branch or by phone nationally

Communication and negotiations with other parties on your behalf

Advice on any legal matter

When would you need legal cover? Show

The following are some of the situations that may require legal advice and assistance:

Unfair dismissal
Motor accidents or “third party” claims
Personal injury or wrongful death
Damage to property
Contractual disputes
Residential building disputes
Defective goods
Lease or body corporate complaints
Insurance or medical aid claims that are unfairly rejected
Wrongful prosecution

What's Included in the Legal Gold plan

After Hours Bail Emergency Service

If a member is arrested after hours within a metropolitan area, we’ll get a lawyer to you. We can also reimburse you for legal fees on condition you have a justified and valid defence and provided all the conditions of the policy have been met.

After Hours Emergency Legal Advice

If you are in an emergency or traumatic event such as an accident or an incident that results in a death, you will have access to our after-hours emergency legal advisor. This service is for emergency situations only, and normal day-to-day requirements for legal advice (for example labour or civil matters) will be serviced during office hours only.

Tax advice

Get advice on all tax matters. What ever your question or concern, we can assist you.

Our expert tax advisors offer face-to-face consultations with you in our Johannesburg branch, or we can assist you telephonically or via Skype.

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Debt Assist

Debt affects many of us, but that doesn't mean it can't be conquered. With Legal&Tax, a professional debt counsellor will help you restructure your debts, ensuring your repayments are manageable and affordable, so you can enjoy a debt-free life.

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Retrenchment Benefit

Main members who have been retrenched from their jobs are entitled to a 6-consecutive month premium holiday on their policy, provided their premiums have been fully paid for the previous 12 months

Unfair Dismissal Benefit

Main members who have been unfairly dismissed from their jobs are entitled to a 6-consecutive month premium holiday on their policy, provided their premiums for this plan have been fully paid for the previous 12 months

Maternity Benefit

Mothers taking maternity leave will enjoy a 4-consecutive month premium holiday on their policy as main members, provided their premiums for this plan have been fully paid for the previous 12 months.

Add these exclusive benefits on to your Legal Gold plan

Dependants

For a small monthly amount, you can add family members to your plan. That way, with the help of Legal&Tax, you never have to worry about your family’s rights.

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Trauma Assist

We believe in being your lifelong companion. In emergencies or times of stress, we’re the ones to call.

With Trauma Assist you get emergency medical response and transportation, as well as telephonic nursing assistance and trauma counsellors available to support you.

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What’s not covered?

The most common exclusions are prior events (i.e. pre-existing matters), business matters, family matters and deliberate criminal acts.

Read the full policy document detailing the terms, conditions and exclusions. Please remember that even if your matter is not covered, we are always here to help with free advice.

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Articles, videos, guides & templates about your legal rights.

The legal hub offers all you need to stay informed.

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