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Navigating Life’s Final Chapter: The Updated Guide to Preparing Your Essential 'Red' File

Death remains one of life's certainties, yet it's often the least discussed and most daunting to prepare for.

4 April 2024 | 5 minute read

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Securing Your Legacy: Inspiring Legacies and Financial Security from Vilakazi Street

Commemorating the 30th anniversary of Nelson Mandela's Nobel Peace Prize, this article reflects on the inspirational legacies of Mandela and Desmond Tutu on Vilakazi Street in Soweto. It emphasises the power of leaving a lasting legacy and highlights the importance of securing the financial well-being of loved ones.

30 June 2023

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Last Rights

Not a lot really. While legally your own rights will no longer exist, there are the rights of those left behind, and the courtesies that we extend to them during their grief.

24 February 2023 | 2 minute read

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ANCs, POAs, and the other acronyms of true love

Whether it’s ANCs, POAs, CAs, your LWT, or yet another string of letters you’ve never heard of, there can be a pile of paperwork that goes into joining your life with someone else’s. Whether you are thinking marriage and all its available forms in SA, or if you would prefer to live together without getting the government involved, or even if you are already married and looking at the ultimate bond, we are here to help you find the right agreement for you.

26 January 2023

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The Digital Dead

We all know that your social media profiles remain active after you're gone. Do you want them to be available for your family and friends to remember you? Or do you want them, and all your data, deleted? These are latest additions to the questions we have to ask when planning our estates.

27 October 2022 | 3 minute read

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The Last Homecoming

Take this poignant opportunity to reflect on caring for those who have loved us most, as they near the evening of their time with us.

28 September 2022 | 1 minute read

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The Beneficiary Blues

South Africa is a country of diverse heritage, as well as lifestyles and cultures. At the same time, we use many different products and services, so the question arises: How do we make them work within our cultures?

25 August 2022 | 2 minute read

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Brighter futures

While we are working towards making better lives for our children and our families, we can underestimate the challenges that can come when we lose a parent or guardian.

28 July 2022 | 4 minute read

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Death & frozen bank accounts

When you die your assets are frozen for the executor of the estate to correctly assess the value and determine the solvency of your estate.

27 April 2022 | 2 minute read

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Wills & Estates

Watch our webinar where Head of Legal Helpline, Michael Visser answers your frequently asked questions about wills and estates.

5 October 2021

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Providing for your children even after you’re gone

Leaving behind a life insurance policy, writing a Will and setting up a Trust provides financial support and protection for your children in the event of your death.

13 July 2021 | 5 minute read

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Frozen assets after death

Your estate and bank accounts can be frozen for a long time after your death. Here's how you can help your family pick up the pieces and have enough funds to live on.

12 July 2021 | 4 minute read

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Is your estate in order?

Making sure you have a funeral plan that provides for a dignified burial may be the first step you take, but there is so much more to consider. These considerations must be stated in your last will and testament.

31 January 2021

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A self help guide on putting together your last will and testament

Death is inevitable, therefore it's wise to plan ahead by having a will to ensure that your last wishes are carried out and your estate is distributed accordingly.

19 October 2020 | 4 minute read

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Deceased estates

Plan your estate now to eliminate any problems upon your death. Protect your loved ones by minimising the chances of family strife and ugly battles.

9 October 2020 | 3 minute read

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Planning the paperwork of your passing

When you're gone, you can alleviate the burden and stress on your loved ones by putting together a "red file" (also known as a death file) which will house all your valuable information needed to carry out your funeral as well as to settle your estate.

8 October 2020 | 5 minute read

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Preparing for the death of a parent

Imagining life without your parents is tough, but as they grow older, losing your mom and dad becomes a hard fact you have to face

27 September 2019 | 3 minute read

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The Final Cost: Financing a Funeral

Legal&Tax’s Funeral Plan can be a caring companion at this time of pain. Instead of tying its members down into specific service providers, Legal&Tax pays out in cash immediately.

11 June 2019 | 4 minute read

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Deceased estates and the law

Death is a difficult and emotional subject to handle. While we can’t take away the pain, we can make the experience a little easier by helping you prepare for the practical realities that need to be in place.

18 February 2019 | 2.21 minute read

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