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Showing 1 to 5 of 5 for “"freedom of testation"”.
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The relevance of the doctrine of collation in the modern-day South African law of succession
The practice of transferring inter vivos gifts and advances from parents to their children is deeply embedded in societal behaviour. This practice plays a significant role in modern family dynamics, often reinforcing the bond and commitment between parents and their children. Parents frequently …
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The distribution of retirement fund death benefits: an analysis of the equitability and constitutionality of Section 37C of the Pension Funds Act 24 of 1956
… Funds Act. The amendment was the insertion of s37C into the Act. Section 37C effected a fundamental change to the law of succession and the principle of freedom of testation. It did so by removing what, for many, is their most valuable property, from the reach of the law of succession or any …
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Inheritance and redistribution: exploring the constitutional commitment towards redistribution in the private law of succession
The inevitability of the death of all property owners means that the redistribution of property at death is a basic function of the law of succession. In the systems that recognise testamentary freedom (including South Africa), the right to distribute property after death is considered as a natural …
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The intersection between the Islamic law of inheritance and the South African law of succession
While Muslims constitute 2% of South Africa's population, they formed an integral part of the South Africa's socio-political and historical landscape for over 350 years. Despite their historical marginalisation, in post-apartheid South Africa there are still no legislative provisions recognising …