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The effect of marital regimes on wills and estate planning

29 August 2013 | General

The objective of estate planning is to provide a client with a measure of certainty that his/her objectives for the accumulation, protection and eventual devolution of assets will be met. Within this very broadly stated objective, a client’s marital statu

Insurers have a responsibility to follow up on questionable information

28 August 2013 | General

Two weeks ago we covered the sensitive issue of non-disclosure and the potential effects it may have on the settlement or repudiation of a claim. It is clear that at all times, clients must be as open and honest as possible when sharing information with b

How South Africa’s single mothers must secure their financial future

27 August 2013 | General

The majority (53%) of working mothers in South Africa are single, according to the Old Mutual Savings and Investment Monitor, released in July this year. What’s more, it’s estimated that around half of single mothers receive no financial support, says Syl