by O'Hagan Attorneys | Sep 3, 2026 | Saving & Investing
“The investor’s chief problem, and even his worst enemy, is likely to be himself.” (Benjamin Graham) A different conversation One of the privileges of working with clients over many years is noticing how their questions evolve. A decade ago, most conversations...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Sep 3, 2026 | General Interest
“Every day I’m hustlin’.” (Rick Ross) When you reach the middle arc of your career, two almost contradictory things happen. Between the ages of 35 and 55, you are often at the peak of your career and earning capability. Yet, at the same time, many South Africans of...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Jul 31, 2026 | Property
“You do not mend a broken vase by handing over a new one.” (Anonymous) When a property sale is cancelled, most people picture a straightforward reset. The seller keeps the property, the purchaser gets the money back, and everyone walks away as if the deal never...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Jul 31, 2026 | Trusts
“The palest ink is better than the best memory.” (Chinese proverb) A founder dies and the family disagrees about what should happen to the assets. Then some beneficiaries produce emails proving they know what he wanted to happen. Surely the court can step in and wind...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Jul 2, 2026 | Financial Planning
“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” (Carl Jung) For generations, financial planning was built around a fairly predictable picture of life. People established careers, bought homes, raised children and gradually shifted their attention from...
