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