DEMYSTIFYING: Muslim marriages and property transactions
The Structure of Muslim Marriages under SA Law South African law does not formally recognize Muslim marriages. Therefore, parties to a Muslim marriage are considered “unmarried”. However, According to Shariah law, Muslim marriages are out of community of property. This means that the assets and liabilities with which the spouses entered the marriage, remain their […]
The Importance of Having a Will
Dying without a will If you pass without leaving a will (“intestate”), the law will govern how your estate is devolved or distributed. In South Africa, the Intestate Succession Act, 81 of 1987 is the governing legislation for intestate deceased estates. Your estate may devolve upon beneficiaries you may never have intended to inherit, whilst those who […]