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Frozen assets after death

Your estate and bank accounts can be frozen for a long time after your death. Here's how you can help your family pick up the pieces and have enough funds to live on.
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Your rights on the road

As the Festive Season kicks off, it’s great to see more and more Metro Police officers on the roads. For that reason, it’s important to know the fines you will pay for breaking the laws that govern the roads, as well as the laws that will get you arrested.
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Legal&You Newsletter Q2 2021

South Africa is currently facing a difficult period and we have collectively experienced the shifts and changes of the social and economic climate. But despite the disruptions, there are green shoots of recovery.
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Solace&You November 2024

In our latest edition of Legal&You, we are providing you with a free wealth checkup. With the end of the year fast approaching, why not take your free wealth checkup to understand your current position and start planning for your financial goals next year. There is no time like the present.
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Holiday Season Budgeting

Tips for surviving the financial pinch this Christmas

As the festive season approaches, we all feel the pressure on our pocket, whether it’s the cost of a holiday, the price of gifts or the cost of entertaining family and friends
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MY AI LAWYER: REVOLUTIONIZING DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa's legal system is currently grappling with an overwhelming number of civil cases, leading to significant delays and a strained judiciary. Gauteng Judge President Dunstan Mlambo highlighted this issue, noting that civil trial dates are being scheduled up to seven years in the future - a situation he deems "unacceptable and intolerable."
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Divorce & co-parenting during the lockdown

I am divorced and co-parenting. What happens to my children during the lockdown?
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Why you should have a funeral plan

Making financial plans to be able to afford your own funeral or that of your loved one's is crucial to ease financial stress during a difficult time of grief.
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New job, new you

10 tips to help you get on the right side of the law, right from the start of a new job
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12 steps for a healthy pregnancy

Taking care of yourself is the best thing you can do for your unborn baby.
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Anti-Scam AI

We have put together this list of common scams and the best way to use our AI Lawyer to protect yourself against anything that might try to ask for personal details or actual money.
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Family comes first

When you are caught between your baby and your boss, remember that maternity leave laws make sure you do not have to choose. Family comes first and your job is legally protected throughout.
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Unpacking NHI

What does universal health coverage mean for the man on the street
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Keeping Holidays Happy After a Divorce

Holidays are often associated with spending special time with family. However, one of the main challenges after a divorce is how and where your children will spend their school holiday time between you and your ex-spouse
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Providing for your children even after you’re gone

Leaving behind a life insurance policy, writing a Will and setting up a Trust provides financial support and protection for your children in the event of your death.
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Salt In Your Diet

Research has shown that a high salt (sodium) intake is linked to increased blood pressure (hypertension) which can lead to serous health complications.
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Election Season Looms

On 8 May 2019, it is our turn to make our mark on the ballot paper for the country’s national election.
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Your First Job: Don’t Rely on Absurd Advice — Know Your Rights and Responsibilities

Starting work? My AI Lawyer helps young South Africans understand their rights and responsibilities — without falling for bad advice.
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