The Law of Succession in South Africa (Hard Cover)

Product Details:
Author(s):
Hofmeyr, G and
Paleker, M
Year Published:
2023
Edition
3rd Edition
Type:
Print | Hard Cover
Language:
English
About this publication
The Law of Succession in South Africa is the third edition of this highly regarded work, providing a comprehensive discussion of all aspects of the law of succession. Building upon the substantial contributions of Mr Justice Corbett and Professor Ellison Kahn, the new edition brings the law up to date and includes commentary on new developments since the last edition.
The Law of Succession in South Africa provides all-new commentary on developments, especially those brought about as a result of the re-evaluation of legal positions in light of the advent of the constitution. 
Content
PART I: GENERAL 1
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Basic Concepts: The Legal Position of Executors, Heirs  and Legatees: Adiation and Repudiation
Chapter 3: Collation
PART II: TESTAMENTARY SUCCESSION
Chapter 4: Testamentary Succession in General
Chapter 5: Formalities and the Execution of Wills, Amendments  of Wills, and Incorporation by Reference
Chapter 6: Capacity to make a will and to witness a will
Chapter 7: Capacity to Benefit under a Will or on Intestacy
Chapter 8: Invalidity of Wills Generally: Mistake, Fraud, Duress and Undue Influence; Revocation and Revival
Chapter 9:The Custody and Registration of Wills
Chapter 10: The Appointment of Heirs and Legatees: Dies, Conditions
Chapter 11: Vesting
Chapter 12: Substitution
Chapter 13: Legacies
Chapter 14: Accrual
Chapter 15: Fideicommissum
Chapter 16: Special Fideicommissa, Modus, Prohibitions and Restraints on Alienation and Powers of Appointment
Chapter 17: Usufruct, Usus and Habitatio
Chapter 18: Trusts
Chapter 19: Massing, Election and Continued Community of Property
Chapter 20: Interpretation: Principles
Chapter 21: Interpretation: Canons of Construction and Presumptions
Chapter 22: Interpretation: Specific Words and Phrases
PART III: INTESTATE SUCCESSION
Chapter 23: Intestate Succession 
PART IV: CONFLICTS OF LAWS
Chapter 24: The Conflict of Laws in the South African Law of Succession
PART V: LITIGATION
Chapter 25:Litigation in Succession Matters
Annexure 1
Annexure 2
 
Index
 
 
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