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What is domestic violence?

If you find yourself in a situation where you are experiencing domestic violence, you have to protect your self. The law is on your side.
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Funeral And Estate Planning

Is your estate in order?

Making sure you have a funeral plan that provides for a dignified burial may be the first step you take, but there is so much more to consider. These considerations must be stated in your last will and testament.
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Legal&You Newsletter January 2022

The New Year has brought about the chance for all of us to approach new opportunities and experiences in a revitalised and optimistic way.
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Hit-and-Run Incidents in South Africa

South Africa's roads are considered some of the most dangerous in the world, with hit-and-run accidents tragically claiming lives and leaving others devastated every year.
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Your rights and duties on the road

Everything you need to know about roadblocks and when you are being pulled over on the road by a traffic officer. Your rights and responsibilities as a motorist are explained to you.
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Contracts and contractual disputes

Understanding contracts and dealing with contractual disputes

What makes a contract legally binding? We provide clarity on all the terms and conditions that constitute a legal agreement and offer remedies to resolve contractual disputes.
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Calculating the true cost of funeral plans

While 42% of South African adults have some form of funeral cover, a large number of South Africans are either underinsured or do not have any funeral cover at all. This leaves many families unprepared for the high costs associated with burial expenses, which can burden the surviving family members with considerable financial strain at a time they already carry the heavy burden of grief.
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Law the ultimate protective parent

The Law is the ultimate protective parent

The role of a mother and father are understood in different ways by the diverse cultures and groups in our society; however, the family law in South Africa makes sure that at its core, mothers and fathers are treated equally and also given the responsibility to care correctly for their children.
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Last will and testament

Joint Last Will and Testament Template

A joint will is the will of two people contained in a single document. Typically, a husband and a wife will execute a joint will. Joint wills have various advantages and benefits depending on the aims and goals of the parties involved.
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Agreement for the-sale of a motor vehicle

Buying or selling a car privately? Protect yourself with our free legal agreement for the sale of vehicle.
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Understanding credit life insurance

If you are struggling with financial distress at the moment and are unable to make loan repayments you may have the ability to cover your debts if you are retrenched or due to other life events. Alternatively you need to approach your bank to make alternative payment arrangements. We unpack your options
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What to do if you can't pay rent this month

One of the questions posed to our legal advisors during the lockdown period is "What if I can't afford to pay my rent this month?" Chantel explains how to handle this in the legally correct way.
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Last will and testament

Wills & Estates

Watch our webinar where Head of Legal Helpline, Michael Visser answers your frequently asked questions about wills and estates.
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The Pressing Debt Crisis in South Africa

About 25 million adults in South Africa have incurred some form of debt, a situation that has continued to grow in recent years. Millions of South Africans are now under severe financial strain, with the cost-of-living crisis, unemployment rates climbing, and economic growth sluggish. With debt becoming a universal issue, you should explore ways to take control of your finances.
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Women and the law

The law protects and promotes the rights of women and gender equality. The law is a tool to end gender based violence, sexual harassment and discrimination against women. The law also offers women access to justice following victimisation.
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Protection of Personal Information POPI and Privacy Policy

Solace, a division of Legal&Tax Services is obliged to comply with the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act. POPI requires Solace to inform their clients as to how their personal Information is used, disclosed and destroyed.
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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy Legal and Tax (Pty) Ltd is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is processed for lawful purposes in a fair, secure and responsible manner. This document explains how we obtain, use and disclose your personal information, as required by applicable legislation.
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Dismissal

Be sharp at work

Your guide to dismissal, put together by your lawyers.
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