by O'Hagan Attorneys | Oct 3, 2023 | Wills and Estate Planning
“Death is not the end. There remains the litigation over the estate.” (Ambrose Bierce) It may well be that in the future, we will be able to make a perfectly valid will (“Last Will and Testament”) by way of a video recording or other electronic means, but that day has...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Sep 29, 2023 | Financial Planning
“Farewell! God knows when we shall meet again.” (William Shakespeare) Marital contracts 101 There are various types of marital contracts, including: In community of property. This is the default position in South Africa. The couple share all their assets...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Sep 5, 2023 | Wills and Estate Planning
“Live each day as if it were your last… because one day, you’ll be right.” (Benny Hill) It’s always tempting to procrastinate about decisions that force us to address the inevitability of our own mortality. But we have no choice when it comes to protecting our loved...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Aug 30, 2023 | Saving & Investing
Good reasons to pay off your home loan The most compelling reason to accelerate the payment of your home loan is the savings you’ll make on the interest component of the repayments. South African mortgage rates are currently high, with the average rate at...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Aug 30, 2023 | Financial Planning
“Many folks think they aren’t good at earning money, when what they don’t know is how to use it.” (Frank A. Clark) If you have done any reading on budgeting, you have almost certainly come across the problem of the morning cappuccino. It’s that old piece of advice...
