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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.

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.

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.

Watch this video to find out who is competent to witness a will

Losing loved ones can be debilitating, but you can find the strength to step up and make their last wishes a reality. If your loss has you quite lost with no idea of what to do, you can use this list to help you focus.

Here are the requirements for a valid will

All you need to know about drafting your own will

The New Year has brought about the chance for all of us to approach new opportunities and experiences in a revitalised and optimistic way.

Welcome to the latest edition of Legal&You. We have put together a wonderful read this month with insights on the latest laws that impact your rights and responsibilities, along with excellent tips and guidance on planning for your future and looking after your health.

We debunk the notion that a couple living together for many years creates automatic legal rights and duties between them.

Our November articles share information that you can use to to build your better 2023. From managing your digital legacy to avoiding the festive financial pinch, we hope you enjoy these insights.

A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that gives an individual, called the agent or attorney-in-fact, the authority to take action on behalf of someone else, called the principal.

Legal& Tax helps to break down barriers to justice. Globally almost 5 Billion people have unmet access to justice needs. As a companion to all South Africans, we provide once off free legal advice. However, as a Legal&Tax client, you get unlimited legal advice and assistance backed up with the promise of legal representation when you need it via your legal expense insurance plan.

This infographic clearly shows the area in which we can support you. Use our services as you grow and experience new challenges in your life. What stage of your life are you currently in?