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Risk vs Reward: The use of AI in South Africa

29 October 2025

The rise of AI brings both opportunity and risk. See how it’s changing South African law.

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Estate planning must be a family affair!

27 October 2025

It’s not just paperwork; it is about family, communication, and leaving a legacy.

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Why security is key to successful corporate finance

27 October 2025

Discover how smart security strategies can protect investments and drive growth.

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Court gives claimants the green light in RAF battle

27 October 2025

The roadblocks are gone: Claimants can now enforce their RAF payouts.

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Power play: Who pays when sparks fly?

27 October 2025

How parastatals can be held liable for damage or injury from electricity generation or transmission.

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Property Law Expertise Tailored for Homeowners, Developers & Investors

15 October 2025

Property transactions are among the most significant financial and personal decisions you will ever make. At Weich & Kriel, we... offer a full suite of property law services designed to protect your investment, simplify the process, and provide you with peace of mind. Whether you are buying your first home, consolidating properties, or entering into shared ownership arrangements, our team is equipped to guide you through every step.

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Risk vs Reward: The use of AI in South Africa

29 October 2025

The rise of AI brings both opportunity and risk. See how it’s changing South African law.

READ MORE
121
Article

Estate planning must be a family affair!

27 October 2025

It’s not just paperwork; it is about family, communication, and leaving a legacy.

READ MORE
30
Article

Why security is key to successful corporate finance

27 October 2025

Discover how smart security strategies can protect investments and drive growth.

READ MORE
67
Article

Court gives claimants the green light in RAF battle

27 October 2025

The roadblocks are gone: Claimants can now enforce their RAF payouts.

READ MORE
27
Article

Power play: Who pays when sparks fly?

27 October 2025

How parastatals can be held liable for damage or injury from electricity generation or transmission.

READ MORE
28
Article

Property Law Expertise Tailored for Homeowners, Developers & Investors

15 October 2025

Property transactions are among the most significant financial and personal decisions you will ever make. At Weich & Kriel, we... offer a full suite of property law services designed to protect your investment, simplify the process, and provide you with peace of mind. Whether you are buying your first home, consolidating properties, or entering into shared ownership arrangements, our team is equipped to guide you through every step.

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Safeguarding your legacy for your children

26 March 2024

For any parent, the question of how to protect and provide for their children after their passing is a burning... concern that arises long before the first child is born. In this article, we explore how parents can safeguard their legacy for their children.

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You must take capital gains tax into account in your estate planning

04 October 2023

When assisting clients with estate planning and discussing the tax considerations applicable to their estate upon their death, an often... misunderstood and unplanned for consequence following a death is capital gains tax (“CGT”). In this article, we take a closer look at some of the considerations that come into play with respect to CGT and how regular review of your estate plan is important to ensure that the latest tax considerations have been incorporated into your estate plan.

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Why can deceased estates take so long to be finalised?

29 May 2023

The family of a deceased are often confronted with the harsh reality of having to wind up a deceased’s estate... after his or her passing. Usually, there is the expectation that this should go quickly, but unfortunately, the reality is that the process is hardly ever a quick one. So how long then does it take to wind up a deceased estate? 

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Don’t forget about your will when getting married or divorced!

28 March 2023

In the highs of getting married or the lows of divorce, parties generally forget to think about their estate planning.... This is understandable as no one wants to entertain thoughts of death and division of assets during those times! Unfortunately, such an oversight can create a mess in the event of your untimely death. The golden rule is to always, when there are material changes in your life like marriage, children, divorce and even death, revisit your estate planning and bring it up to date with the necessary changes. 

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Why you must have an independent trustee on your family trust

22 November 2022

A question often asked by clients is “why must I have an independent trustee on my family trust?” In this... article we unpack the reasons for this and how this works.

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How should co-executors of a deceased estate act?

14 December 2021

My mother and I have been appointed as co-executors of my late father’s estate. My mother wants to sell our... family home, but I don’t want to. She has however gone ahead and signed a sale agreement without my consent. Can she do this and sell the house without my approval?

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