by OAK Law Team | Sep 8, 2026 | Articles, Executor Services
Key Takeaways • Signing a valid Will is only half the job. The Master of the High Court needs the original document, not a copy, before your estate can be administered as you intended. • If the original can’t be located, your family may have to apply to court...
by OAK Law Team | Sep 8, 2026 | Articles, Executor Services
Key Takeaways • An Executor is the person legally responsible for winding up your estate, and South African law lets you nominate anyone you choose in your Last Will and Testament. • If you don’t nominate a suitable Executor, or the person you name can’t...
by OAK Law Team | Aug 19, 2025 | Articles, Commercial Agreements
Estimated reading time: 10 minutes Key Takeaways • South African contract law requires six essential elements: consensus, capacity, formalities, legality, possibility of performance, and certainty • Verbal contracts are legally binding in South Africa if they meet all...
by OAK Law Team | Aug 19, 2025 | Articles, Commercial Law
Estimated reading time: 16 minutes Key Takeaways • The Companies Amendment Act 16 of 2024 and Companies Second Amendment Act 17 of 2024 introduce significant changes to director accountability and corporate governance requirements • Executive remuneration disclosure...
by OAK Law Team | Jul 8, 2025 | Articles, Commercial Agreements
Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways • Poorly drafted commercial agreements cost South African businesses millions annually through legal disputes, operational delays, and lost opportunities • Common contract drafting mistakes include ambiguous terms,...
by OAK Law Team | Jun 6, 2025 | Articles, Intellectual Property Law
Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways Template trust deeds often contain generic clauses that don’t address specific circumstances, leading to costly legal disputes Custom trust deed drafting by professionals ensures compliance with South African trust...
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