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Vermeulen Attorneys A specialist firm in Johannesburg and Ballito, KZN, specialising in International Divorce and Deceased Estate Litigation.

What happens to child maintenance when a parent dies?A parent’s death does not necessarily end their duty of support. De...
16/10/2026

What happens to child maintenance when a parent dies?

A parent’s death does not necessarily end their duty of support. Depending on the circumstances, a child may have a claim for maintenance against the deceased estate.

Our latest blog explains what families need to know.

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When should assets be valued for an accrual claim in divorce?The valuation date can have a significant impact on the cal...
14/10/2026

When should assets be valued for an accrual claim in divorce?

The valuation date can have a significant impact on the calculation — particularly where assets change in value while divorce proceedings are underway.

Our latest blog examines this important issue and what it can mean for divorcing spouses.

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When does a trust loan account become a legal dispute?Disagreements over whether a loan exists, what is owed, or how it ...
12/10/2026

When does a trust loan account become a legal dispute?

Disagreements over whether a loan exists, what is owed, or how it should be treated can have significant consequences for trustees, beneficiaries and estates.

Our latest blog examines trust loan account disputes in South Africa.

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What happens when a minor child inherits?Because a child cannot manage inherited assets independently, careful considera...
09/10/2026

What happens when a minor child inherits?

Because a child cannot manage inherited assets independently, careful consideration must be given to how the inheritance is received, protected and administered.

Our latest blog explains what parents, guardians and families should know.

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What happens to donations between spouses when they divorce?Under the accrual system, donations between spouses can have...
08/10/2026

What happens to donations between spouses when they divorce?

Under the accrual system, donations between spouses can have important consequences when calculating each spouse’s estate and the final accrual claim.

Our latest blog explains what couples need to know.

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Can a beneficiary be removed from a trust?The answer depends on the trust deed, the type of beneficiary involved, and th...
07/10/2026

Can a beneficiary be removed from a trust?

The answer depends on the trust deed, the type of beneficiary involved, and the powers granted to the trustees.

Our latest blog explains when removal may be possible and the legal considerations that must be taken into account.

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What happens when there isn’t enough in a deceased estate to satisfy every maintenance claim?Competing claims can create...
06/10/2026

What happens when there isn’t enough in a deceased estate to satisfy every maintenance claim?

Competing claims can create difficult decisions about who is entitled to support, how much is reasonable, and how limited estate assets should be allocated.

Our latest blog explains how these claims are approached in South Africa.

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🎉 We are delighted to announce that Atlegang Mmesi has been retained by Vermeulen Attorneys following her admission as a...
06/10/2026

🎉 We are delighted to announce that Atlegang Mmesi has been retained by Vermeulen Attorneys following her admission as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa.

Atlegang has already become a valued member of our team, and we are proud to have her continue her professional journey with us in this new role.

Congratulations, Atlegang — we look forward to seeing all that lies ahead! ⚖️👏

A parent’s duty to support their child does not necessarily end with death.Where a child requires ongoing financial supp...
05/10/2026

A parent’s duty to support their child does not necessarily end with death.

Where a child requires ongoing financial support, a maintenance claim may be brought against the deceased parent’s estate.

Who can claim, and how does this affect the administration of the estate?

Read more: https://buff.ly/YjuPkGI

What happens to a child’s guardianship when a parent dies?Guardianship does not automatically pass to another family mem...
02/10/2026

What happens to a child’s guardianship when a parent dies?

Guardianship does not automatically pass to another family member. South African law sets out who may assume guardianship and how the child’s best interests are protected.

Our latest blog explains what parents and families need to know.

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