Neilsons Attorneys

27/10/2023

“Dementia is the plague of our time, the disease of the century” (Unattributed)

08/09/2023

Lessons for landlords...

“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

01/09/2023

Are you children's inheritances adequately protected?

“Live each day as if it were your last… because one day, you’ll be right.” (Benny Hill)

23/08/2023

We support the National Wills Week 2023 initiative.

04/07/2023

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".

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

09/04/2023

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

"The only bad time to buy property is later." (Steve Bolton)

02/03/2023

“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)

01/02/2023

Living Wills: 6 Myths Busted

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

01/11/2022

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

“Marriage is a matter of more worth / Than to be dealt in by attorneyship” (Shakespeare)

04/10/2022

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

"... had the respondent imposed more moderate penalties, it would likely not have had the desired effect, or put differently, the same persuasive sting for

01/09/2022

“We are such stuff / As dreams are made on, and our little life / Is rounded with a sleep.” (Shakespeare)

18/08/2022

National Wills Week coming up!