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Understanding the Property Transfer Process
Buying a property is an exciting milestone, and we are delighted to assist you with the transfer of ownership. While the transfer process involves several legal and administrative steps, our role is to manage the process on behalf of the seller and purchaser and keep...
Why Choose Mediation Over Litigation?
At Curran Attorneys, we believe in providing insightful, pragmatic legal solutions that protect your interests, preserve relationships, and save time and money. When it comes to resolving disputes, mediation offers a powerful alternative to litigation, and here’s why...
It’s a Small World – Estate Planning and Foreign Assets
Most people in South Africa have a friend or family member that has emigrated to countries like Australia, the Netherlands, and Canada for professional or personal reasons. Oftentimes these South Africans still have some ties to the local economy such as a property,...
The Best Interest of the Child Principle
The ‘best interest of the child’ principle is a term that is commonly used by our courts and legal practitioners in matters involving children. This principle serves as a cornerstone in the protection of children’s rights and aims to ensure that all decisions...
Who should be the Executor of my estate?
Harry S. Truman, the 33rd President of the United States of America, famously had a sign on his desk proclaiming: “The buck stops here” - making it clear to all that he takes responsibility for the actions of his administration. Ultimately, the same principle applies...
I have children, do I need a Will?
One of the main motivating factors for people to get a professional Last Will and Testament put into place, is because they want to ensure their children are provided for if they pass away. This is true for new parents or people with young children who are getting...
The ‘Clean Break’ Principle
The clean break principle was first introduced by the Pension Fund Amendment Act 11 of 2007 and allows pension funds to deduct an amount or percentage from a member spouse's pension benefit and transfer to the non-member spouse. The underlying philosophy of this...
Frequently asked questions about mediation
What is mediation? Mediation is a process where a neutral third party (usually an attorney, psychologist, or social worker) assists individuals/families in conflict by facilitating and exploring options to settle a particular dispute. Mediation is an outcomes-based...
Tax and deceased estates
'Nothing is certain except death and taxes' - Benjamin Franklin, 1789. Not much has changed in the more than two centuries since that statement was made. Together with the Master of the High Court, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) plays an integral role in the...