Title:
The law of succession in South Africa : private law
Author:
Jamneck, Juanita, author, editor.
ISBN:
9780190734930
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Edition:
Edition 4.
Physical Description:
xxvi, 410 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
General Note:
Originally published: 2012.
Contents:
Introduction -- 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, modus and estate massing -- Content of wills : substitution, usufruct and accrual -- Content of wills : trusts -- Collation -- Interpretation of wills -- Pactum successorium (Succession by contract) -- Customary law of succession and the reform of the customary law of Succession Act (RCLSA) -- Administration of estates.
Abstract:
"Law of Succession in South Africa 4e Editors: J Jamneck and C Rautenbach Authors: J Jamneck, C Rautenbach, M Paleker, A van der Linde and M Wood-Bodley Law of Succession in South Africa 4e, provides a clear and thorough introduction to the principles of the law of succession, including principles of the customary law of succession. This fourth edition is revised and updated to address developments and issues within the recent period, and offers an expanded discussion of customary law principles. Law of Succession in South Africa 4e is designed to enable effective learning and to develop independent, critical and reflective engagement with the subject matter. Revised and expanded teaching presentation and assessment materials are available to support teaching and learning. New to this edition: • The text is thoroughly revised and updated to reflect developments within the recent period. • Ancillary teaching and learning resources are updated and expanded."-- Publisher's description.
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