by O'Hagan Attorneys | Jan 31, 2023 | General Interest
According to a survey of 14 000 people by Debt Busters last year, a significant majority of South Africans are feeling financial stress. It found that 70% of us are stressed about money in some way. More than half of the participants said that they are worried about...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Jan 6, 2023 | General Interest, Wills and Estate Planning
Health issues and mortality are facts of life, no matter how remote they may seem at the moment, nor how distressing they are to contemplate. For your family’s sake as well as for your own, make sure that you have a Living Will (or another form of “advance healthcare...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Oct 4, 2022 | General Interest
If you are emigrating, or perhaps just going overseas for an extended holiday or work contract, you may well leave behind some form of “unfinished business”. Perhaps you own a property, other assets or bank accounts needing attention, or have outstanding...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | May 31, 2022 | General Interest
Yes, there is a new mascot at O’Hagan Attorneys and his name is Kyfie! Irene rushed to the rescue of this little mousebird when she noticed something dangling from her cat’s mouth. Kyfie was about 1 month old when he was found and has been nursing in our offices...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Mar 30, 2022 | General Interest, tax
This article deals with a topic that should apply to everybody. Giving money to a loved one or a charitable cause that you care passionately about is one of life’s most rewarding acts. Key considerations Before we go into the pros and cons of the various ways of...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Mar 4, 2021 | Financial Planning, General Interest
“The general rule of our law is that cohabitation does not give rise to special legal consequences, no matter how long the relationship has endured” (From a 2010 High Court judgment and still applicable) One of the more pervasive myths in South Africa is that, if you...
