by O'Hagan Attorneys | May 7, 2026 | Estate Planning
“We all die. The goal isn’t to live forever, the goal is to create something that will.” (Chuck Palahniuk) In South Africa, our law hasn’t quite kept pace with the rapid digitisation of our assets. This creates a “digital ghost” problem: accounts...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Apr 2, 2026 | Property
“It is a comfortable feeling to know that you stand on your own ground. Land is about the only thing that can’t fly away.” (English novelist Anthony Trollope) With interest and home loan rates at their lowest since 2022, it’s no surprise that South Africa’s...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Apr 2, 2026 | Retirement Planning, Saving & Investing, Trusts
“Legacy is not leaving something for people. It’s leaving something in people.” (Peter Strople, former Dell Computer Corporation director) Leave a personal legacy, not just a financial one We all know how important it is to our loved ones that we leave behind a valid...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Apr 2, 2026 | Market Update, Saving & Investing
Recent developments in the Middle East have once again brought global uncertainty into focus. With oil prices rising sharply, there is concern about the potential impact on inflation, interest rates and economic growth particularly for emerging markets such as South...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Mar 9, 2026 | Property
“Fraud unravels property transactions even where innocent third parties are involved.” (Extract from judgment) Congratulations, you’re the proud new owner of your dream home! Your name’s on the title deeds, and your ownership is registered in the Deeds Office. That’s...
