MDV Attorneys

04/01/2023

Sea Point has moved up the road to buzzing 77 Regent Road🍕The space is looking stunning! Stoked to have been able to assist them with another liquor licence!🍺

12/03/2022

Congrats on the launch of the new cocktails menu lovelies! Was awesome being able to assist with the liquor licences! 🍹🍸

14/02/2022

💗Marriage v ‘Life Partnership’💗

When unmarried couples live together for a long time as life partners, some believe that their relationship has equal status to that of a civil/legal marriage-giving each spouse the same rights and obligations afforded to a civil/legal marriage. This is a big mistake! The South African law does not afford automatic rights to partners in such relationships.

This type of relationship is commonly referred to as ‘Cohabitation’ or a ‘Life Partnership’. There are no ‘Common Law Marriages’ in South Africa and no legal recognition exits for a life partnership under any legislation.

If a Life Partner dies intestate (without a will), the surviving partner does not enjoy an automatic right of inheritance. To be able to inherit anything from the deceased life partner’s estate, each partner must have a valid will in place in which the remaining partner is specifically mentioned as a beneficiary.

When not legally married and living together, make sure to enter into a ‘Life Partnership Agreement’ with regards to the relationship.

For further information, contact: [email protected]

17/06/2021

https://www.mdvattorneys.com/post/reporting-a-deceased-estate

If someone passes away one should inform all relevant parties at once. This includes SARS, the Department of Home Affairs, the bank, insurance policy companies, investment companies, funeral company, medical aid, landlords, employers, accounts (e.g. Telkom, Woolworths), etc. One can attach a death c...

06/05/2021

https://www.mdvattorneys.com/blog
Neughbour (Tree) Wars
Who is liable for trimming that overhanging tree?

Marzaan de Villiers27 minutes ago3 minNeighbour (Tree) WarsWho is liable for trimming that overhanging tree? Your property rights begin and end at the boundaries of your property. Your neighbour...

26/03/2021

https://www.mdvattorneys.com/post/new-national-minimum-wages-in-sa-as-from-1-march-2021-as-per-the-national-minimum-wage-commission

· The new national minimum wage (NMW) is R21.69 per hour, an increase of 4.5% (current inflation plus 1.5%). · Farm workers' minimum wage has become equal the national minimum wage. · The minimum wage for domestic workers has been increased by 23% in 2021. This is still below the national minimum...

23/02/2021

https://www.mdvattorneys.com/post/what-to-do-if-your-purchaser-does-not-qualify-for-a-bond

Here is a Summary of 2 options available to you when your Purchaser cannot secure a Bond and cannot pay the full Purchase Price before date of Transfer. The first option is to Register a Contract of Sale of Land. The definition of a “Contract” in this case: Payment of an amount of money in more ...

23/02/2021

https://www.mdvattorneys.com/post/retrenchments-during-the-national-lockdown

On 23 March 2020, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a nationwide lockdown caused by the COVID-19 virus. In addressing the nation, President Ramaphosa stated: “Our country finds itself confronted by the prospects of a very deep economic recession that will cause businesses to close and many peopl...

23/02/2021

https://www.mdvattorneys.com/post/copyright-video-content

For all our creative friends out there: Ever wondered who the owner of COPYRIGHT in VIDEO CONTENT is - the client, agency or videographer - well here's your answer: Copyright is conferred to the owner of the video content. The "Owner" is the person by whom arrangements for making the film were made....

23/02/2021

https://www.mdvattorneys.com/post/a-brief-description-of-the-proprietary-consequences-of-marriage

Tying the knot? It is important for couples planning to get married in the near future to pause and consider the property consequences of their marriage. The Common Law and Legislation applicable to marriages in South Africa provide for different systems and an unwary couple may regret their lack of...

23/02/2021

ABOUT

Marzaan de Villiers obtained a LLB degree through UNISA in 2013 and did her articles at Miltons Matsemela in Cape Town where her main focus was on property related matters. She joined Riaan de K**k & Co Inc from 2017-2020, during which time she was also admitted as a Conveyancer and Notary Public and she has right of appearance in the High Court.
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In 2021 Marzaan de Villiers started her own practice focusing on Conveyancing, Property Law, Litigation, Wills & Estates.
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Marzaan is fastidious, hardworking and will resolve your matter in the shortest possible time and always provides regular feedback. Being a smaller firm we can give our clients personal attention and get the job done faster.
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We understand that each client has unique needs, and we tailor our services to their requirements. We are here to take the stress off your hands.

23/02/2021

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Marzaan de Villiers obtained a LLB degree through UNISA in 2013 and did her articles at Miltons Matsemela in Cape Town where her main focus was on property related matters. She joined Riaan de K**k & Co Inc from 2017-2020, during which time she was also admitted as a Conveyancer and Notary Public an...