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Legal You Feb 2023 Feature

Legal&You February 2023

February is the month of love, and we have some fascinating reads on the many different kinds of love and its surprisingly close cousins, equity and justice.
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The Unexpectedly Thriving Industry

The death industry in South Africa is thriving, and while that may sound macabre, it is a necessary industry that caters to the final rites and farewell of loved ones.
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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
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Legal&You Newsletter Q4 2019

Welcome to the final edition of Legal&You for the year Thank you for your support over the last year. As we approach the festive season, we have had time to reflect on our mission to be your companion. That means that with Legal&Tax you are not alone. We are here for you through every step of your life.
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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.
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Legal&You Newsletter Q4 2020

Thank you so much for your support during this difficult year. We wish you a very happy and healthy holiday period, and look forward to a new year filled with opportunity.
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Cohabitation, engagement and the myth of the common law marriage

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

Losing a family member due to misconduct or negligence is painful. We discuss how you can seek justice on behalf of your loved one for a wrongful death action.
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Crime stats and being a companion article

Your Companion, through the good and the bad

In this article, we give a brief overview of the latest crime stats, give guidance on reporting a crime, and obtaining a protection order. We also provide you with information on our services to assist you in dealing with emotional trauma and seeking medical advice and emergency medical response.
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Adequate funeral cover for your family

The importance of adequate funeral cover

The price tag for giving your loved one a dignified send-off can dramatically increase as you add on the costs of catering, flowers, and tombstones and other cultural or religious requirements based on your beliefs.
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Dealing with death and frozen accounts

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.
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Legal You May

Legal&You May 2022

In our latest edition of Legal&You we provide insightful information that not only supports our upcoming Workers' day, but also highlights the importance of company policies which, if followed can help you maintain a healthy relationship with your employer. We also touch on frozen assets when a loved one passes on, keeping your immune system sharp during winter and more.
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Avoid funeral scams

Avoid funeral cover scams

Funeral policies are there to help soothe the grief of a final goodbye to a loved one. When policies are not what was advertised, it adds to the pain. This month, we outline how you can check that your funeral policy is not a scam.
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Legal You July 2022 Feature

Legal & You July 2022

In our latest edition of Legal&You we shine a light on our nation's companions, domestic workers, and the laws that protect them, we discuss how to check if your funeral cover is through an authorised FSP, lastly we help you navigate through these colder months to keep the snacks to a minimum and your body healthy throughout. In honour of Mandela Day on 18 July we will be celebrating #67WaysWeAreYourCompanion.
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Legal Rights are only half of it 2023 Feature

The Bill of Responsibilities

“Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world’s grief. Do justly, now. Love mercy, now. Walk humbly now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it” ~ Pirke Avot
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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.
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Burial or Bling?

From mushrooms to diamonds, here are five weird and wonderful ways to spend eternity.
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Legal&Tax Tips

Our Head of Legal Helpline, Michael Visser shares some helpful legal tips
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