Legal&You Newsletter Q3 2019

Legal&You Newsletter Q3 2019
Legal, Health, Funeral Planning and Money matters news

In this edition we highlight some of these benefits. You can view all of the benefits for here.

Benjy Porter
Benjy Porter - CEO
2 October 2019
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Welcome to the third edition of Legal&You for the year

We recently added to our cover and benefits for our Legal plans as a way to enhance how we fulfill our role as your lifelong companion. In this edition we highlight some of these benefits. you can view all of the benefits for here.


The end of tax season is nearing. If you have not yet submitted your tax-return, remember that we want to assist you.


We are there for you whenever you need us, from legal matters to health, money, planning for your future, and even in emergencies, you can always count on us to be there for you.
Enjoy the read,
Benjy Porter - CEO

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Dealing with Divorce

How to part ways properly according to the law.
7 min reading time
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(Legal) Rules of The Road

Rev up your knowledge of how the law impacts owning vehicles and driving.
10 min reading time
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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.
3 min reading time
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When Spring brings on the Sniffles

Spring is here and while we all dream of spending time outdoors, enjoying fresh air and beautiful flowers, this time of the year also marks the beginning of ‘Allergy Season’.
5 min reading time
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Unpacking NHI

What does universal health coverage mean for the man on the street.
2 min reading time
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Tax for Gogo and Gramps

Tax obligations do not stop when a person retires. There are very important financial and tax factors to keep in mind when approaching retirement, and thereafter.
2 min reading time
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Money on the global move

If you are wanting to send move your money outside of South Africa, this is called investing abroad. This process has very strict rules that you must follow or you will be breaking the law.
2 min reading time
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Maternity Benefit

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

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UIF Submissions for Maternity Leave

We will assist you with your Unemployment Insurance Fund submission to the Department of Labour, as well as with your UIF claims during your maternity leave.

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Opposed divorce

The main member of the legal plan will get cover for the legal fees that may arise should you divorce.

  • Provided the member has paid their plan fees for this plan for 12 consecutive months.
  • Cover on opposed divorce legal fees is capped at R10 000
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Maintenance

Our team of maintenance lawyers will assist you with compiling and lodging your maintenance application pack as well as representing you in court.

  • This service is only available in metropolitan areas
  • Cover on unopposed maintenance applications is capped at R850
  • Cover on opposed maintenance applications is capped at R3 350
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