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Dementia: Understanding Your Legal Options - Neilsons Attorneys “Dementia is the plague of our time, the disease of the century” (Unattributed)

Lessons for landlords...

Landlords: You Cannot Cut a Defaulting Tenant’s Water and Electricity - Neilsons Attorneys “A fundamental principle in issue here is that nobody may take the law into their own hands. In order to preserve order and peace in society the court will

Are you children's inheritances adequately protected?

How to Protect Your Children’s Inheritances from Ending Up in the Guardian’s Fund - Neilsons Attorneys “Live each day as if it were your last… because one day, you’ll be right.” (Benny Hill)

We support the National Wills Week 2023 initiative.

Did you know that the National Credit Act (NCA) requires that, with only a few exceptions, “credit providers” (which would include anyone lending money or giving credit to a friend) must register in terms of the NCA; and conduct a "credit assessment".

Don’t Give a Loan or Credit to Anyone (Not Even a Friend) Without Legal Advice! - Neilsons Attorneys A recent High Court case highlights once again the dangers of lending money, or granting credit, in contravention of our credit laws. By understanding the

Buying property – whether to live/work in or on a buy-to-let basis – could be one of the most important investments you make.

Buying Property as an Investment – Some Strategies for Success - Neilsons Attorneys "The only bad time to buy property is later." (Steve Bolton)

Installing Home Solar – How to Comply with the Regulatory Requirements - Neilsons Attorneys “We have this handy fusion reactor in the sky called the sun; you don’t have to do anything, it just works. It shows up every day” (Elon Musk)

Living Wills: 6 Myths Busted

Living Wills: 6 Myths Busted - Neilsons Attorneys Health issues and mortality are facts of life, no matter how remote they may seem at the moment, nor how distressing they are to contemplate. For your

So, where to start? Ask us three questions....

It’s Wedding Season – Three Questions to Ask Before You Marry - Neilsons Attorneys “Marriage is a matter of more worth / Than to be dealt in by attorneyship” (Shakespeare)

Buying in a Security Estate with the intent to build? Pay careful consideration to the Home Owners' Association deadlines to avoid penalties.

Building in Security Estates: The ‘Persuasive Sting’ of Penalty Levies - Neilsons Attorneys "... had the respondent imposed more moderate penalties, it would likely not have had the desired effect, or put differently, the same persuasive sting for

Your Will Can’t Wait: The Tragic Case of a Mother Who Took Too Long - Neilsons Attorneys “We are such stuff / As dreams are made on, and our little life / Is rounded with a sleep.” (Shakespeare)

National Wills Week coming up!