Bosse & Associates

29
Aug

Your Will Can’t Wait: The Tragic Case of a Mother Who Took Too Long

Article courtesy of Law Dot News | Family Law - Wills & Estate Planning Your Will Can’t Wait: The Tragic Case of a Mother Who Took Too Long “We are such stuff / As dreams are made on, and our little life / Is rounded with a sleep.” (Shakespeare) We aren’t comfortable thinking about our mortality, but death comes to
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29
Aug

Owning Property Jointly – The Rewards, The Risks, and The Remedy

Article courtesy of Law Dot News | Property Owning Property Jointly – The Rewards, The Risks, and The Remedy “Co-ownership is the mother of disputes” (old Roman law maxim) There can be big advantages to owning property jointly but be aware of the risks and take steps to lessen them before you put pen to paper. The problem comes if there
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29
Aug

Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, It’s Off to Court We Go – But What are the Costs of Suing?

Article courtesy of Law Dot News | Litigation Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, It’s Off to Court We Go – But What are the Costs of Suing? “Agree, for the law is costly” (Marcus Tullius Cicero) As Roman lawyer and statesman Cicero pointed out two millennia ago, litigation comes at a cost. So first prize will always be to settle out
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29
Aug

It’s Not Simple to Sell a House in Execution (Even if a Trust Owns It)

Article courtesy of Law Dot News | Property and Debt Recovery It’s Not Simple to Sell a House in Execution (Even if a Trust Owns It) “A court shall not authorise execution against immovable property which is the primary residence of a judgment debtor unless the court having considered all relevant factors, considers that execution against such property is warranted”
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29
Aug

Website of the Month: Seven Steps to Becoming a Successful Landlord

“Landlords grow rich in their sleep” (John Stuart Mill) Earning passive income as a landlord is an attractive proposition which can generate substantial wealth, but before you rush into anything be sure to know exactly what you are doing. “From homeowner to landlord: how to make it work” on Tech4Law shares six important steps on ensuring that you get the most out

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26
Jul

12 Questions to Ask Before You Sign That Deed of Sale

Article courtesy of Law Dot News | Property - Signing a Deed of Sale 12 Questions to Ask Before You Sign That Deed of Sale “Knowledge is power” (old proverb) Whether you are buying or selling property, remember that it is too late to ask questions after you sign the Deed of Sale (often called a “Sale Agreement” or “Offer to Purchase”).
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26
Jul

Directors – When Are They Personally Liable?

Article courtesy of Law Dot News | Business Law - Company / Corporate Compliance Directors – When Are They Personally Liable? “… for the benefit of immunity from liability for its debts, those running the corporation may not use its formal identity to incur obligations recklessly, grossly negligently or fraudulently. If they do, they risk being made personally liable.” (Quoted
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26
Jul

The Trouble with Family Loans: A R540,000 Lesson

Article courtesy of Law Dot News | Family Law | Credit Law | Debit Recovery The Trouble with Family Loans: A R540,000 Lesson “How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is to have a thankless child!” (Shakespeare) “Family helps family in times of need” - that’s been part of human culture since long before the dawn of history but be
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26
Jul

Fired for Off-Duty CBD Oil Use and Cannabis Smoking

Article courtesy of Law Dot News | Employment Law | Labour Law Fired for Off-Duty CBD Oil Use and Cannabis Smoking “… the [employer], in light of its dangerous environment, is entitled to discipline and dismiss any employee who uses cannabis or is under the influence whilst at work in contravention of its policy. Unfortunately, the Constitutional Court judgement does
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26
Jul

Website of the Month: Solar Power and the Insurance Risk

With our loadshedding woes unlikely to go anywhere soon, more and more property owners are looking to solar power as an alternative to relying on Eskom. Just be careful that you don’t fall foul of your insurers in the process. “Rules homeowners should know before installing solar power” on MyBroadband lists four technical regulations to be particularly aware of. For some practical

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