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Danielle Geldenhuys

New: Law of Succession in South Africa. – 4th ed – Oxford University Press, 2023.

Updated: Jul 12

Rautenbach, C. et al. Law of Succession in South Africa. – 4th ed – Oxford University Press, 2023.

ISBN: 9780190734930


Product description:"The Law of Succession in South Africa, Fourth Edition, offers a clear, comprehensive and applied introduction to the general principles of the law of succession, including principles of the customary law of succession. The text offers a strong conceptual and enquiring approach, and a pedagogical framework that supports independent, critical and reflective engagement with the subject matter."


Contents:

  • Intestate succession

  • Testate succession: General rules

  • Testamentary capacity

  • Formalities for a will

  • Revocation and revival of wills

  • Capacity to inherit

  • Freedom of testation

  • Content of wills: Absolute Bequests, Conditions, The Modus and Estate Massing

  • Content of Wills: Substitution, Usufruct and Accrual

  • Content of Wills: Trusts

  • Collation

  • Interpretation of Wills

  • Succession by Contract (Pactum successorium)

  • Customary Law and the Reform of Customary Law of Succession Act

  • Administration of Estates


Price: R592.95 including VAT, excluding delivery.


The publication can be ordered from the Lexinfo Book Supply Service by sending an email to books@lexinfo.co.za


Posted: 11 April 2024

Updated: 12 July 2024

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