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A Guide to Loan Agreements
Borrowing money is a common financial practice, but it’s essential to do so responsibly and with a clear understanding of the terms. Loan Agreements play a vital role in ensuring that both borrowers and lenders are on the same page regarding loan terms and repayment conditions.
Your Health, Your Choices: The Importance of a Living Will
Planning for unexpected medical situations is a responsible way to ensure your healthcare wishes are respected. One essential document that allows you to do this is a Living Will.
Renting Made Easy: The Ins and Outs of a Residential Lease
Renting a property is a common housing choice for many South Africans. However, it’s important for both the landlord and tenant to understand the ins and outs of a Residential Lease Agreement.
Planning for the Future: Why You Need a Last Will and Testament
Planning for the future is a responsible and caring act. One essential document that everyone should consider is a Last Will and Testament, often referred to simply as a “will.” In this article, we’ll explore why having a Last Will and Testament in South Africa is crucial for ensuring your wishes are honoured after you’re gone.
The Basics of an Employment Contract
If you’re about to start a new job in South Africa, it’s essential to understand your rights and responsibilities as an employee. An employment contract is a fundamental document that outlines the terms and conditions of your employment.
A Guide to Employee Confidentiality Agreements in South Africa: Protecting Your Business
In a competitive business landscape, protecting sensitive information is vital. Employee Confidentiality Agreements are a crucial tool to safeguard your business’s trade secrets and confidential information. In this article, we’ll explore the ins and outs of Employee Confidentiality Agreements in South Africa.
How a Divorce Settlement Agreement Can Simplify Your Divorce
Divorce is often a challenging and emotionally draining process and, if possible, you should consider the available tools to simply your divorce. One valuable tool that can significantly simplify your divorce is a Divorce Settlement Agreement.
Why do I need an Employment Contract?
An employment contract is an agreement between an employer and an employee that outlines the terms of the relationship. It includes details such as job description, wage or salary, and expectations for performance.
Spouses in agreement, uncontested divorce
Spouses in agreement, uncontested / unopposed divorceIf you and your spouse have agreed to the terms of your divorce, you can have an uncontested or unopposed divorce. Make a high quality customised Divorce Settlement Agreement with iLawyer. Go to...
Define and govern the relationship between Shareholders
Define and govern the relationship between ShareholdersWant to define how your shareholding works? Define and govern the relationship between shareholders with a Shareholders Agreement document from iLawyer. iLawyer offers a step-by-step guide for completing your...
Real Estate on your mind?
Make a Property Sale Agreement (Offer to Purchase) online today.Real estate on your mind? If you are purchasing a house you need a Property Sale Agreement (also called an Offer to Purchase or OTP), make your document with iLawyer's online Property Sale Agreement...
Make a Non-Disclosure Agreement online today with iLawyer.co.za
Make a Non-Disclosure Agreement online todayKeep your original ideas and protect your information with iLawyer's online Non-Disclosure Agreement. Make your Non-disclosure Agreement today by visiting iLawyer's Non-Disclosure Agreement questionnaire and start...
What kinds of Power of Attorney are there?
What types of Power of Attorney are there in South Africa? General or Special POA?If you need someone to legally act on your behalf you will need to give them either a General Power of Attorney or a Special Power of Attorney. A Power of Attorney (or “POA”) is a...
Need more time today?
Need more time today? Let someone act for you. Make a General or Special Power of Attorney at ilawyer.co.za today.
What is a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)?
What is a Non-Disclosure Agreement? A Non-Disclosure Agreement (also called an "NDA" or "Confidentiality Agreement") is a legal document signed by businesses and/or individuals that want to be able to exchange information freely with each other, but do not want their...
It is never too early to make your Will.
It is never too Early to make your Will, but you can be too Late. Make your Last Will and Testament at iLawyer.co.za today.
How to grant a Power of Attorney?
How to grant a Power of Attorney? A power of attorney ("POA") is a legal document in which a person, known as the Principal, authorises another person, known as the Agent, to legally act on their place. In order the appoint an Agent with a POA there are 7 steps to...
Wills and Estates : Glossary of Important Words
Wills and Estates : Glossary of Important Words Below are a list of common words and terms you may come across in relation to a Will and/or an Estate and what they mean.AAbatementThe process of determining the order in which the estate will...
What does it cost to transfer ownership of a house to another person?
What does it cost to transfer ownership of a house to another person? Beside the purchase price of a house, property transfer costs are often overlooked by property buyers and they are taking by surprise when presented with these additional costs. These costs relate...
How does eviction work in South Africa?
How does eviction work in South Africa? Eviction Procedure in South Africa can be very complicated. Usually, before a landlord can approach a Court with an eviction application they need to have followed certain steps. Below is a quick explanation of the steps, which...
6 important facts about South African companies
6 important facts about South African companies A company is a very effective tool when operating a business and all entrepreneurs / business-people should consider using them. For the purpose of this article a “company” refers to a private company unless stated...
When is a good time to write a Will?
When is a good time to write a Will? Everyone must write a Last Will and Testament … not making a Will is dangerous and can cause problems for your family and loved ones when you are gone. Many people do not want to dwell on something as unpleasant as their mortality...
How to make your Will valid
How to make your Will valid Now that you have made your Will, there are certain things you must do to make it valid and enforceable. Below we list 8 very important things you must consider and affect to make your Will valid: Each page of the Will must be signed in...
Why you need a Will
Why you need a Last will and Testament In this article we discuss why you need a Will; a Last Will and Testament is one of the most important documents you can make in your Life. It will legally protect your spouse, children, loved-ones and assets, but it will also...
Do I need a Witness to sign my documents?
Do I need a Witness to sign my documents? It's a common question: “do I also need a witness to sign this document?”Most of the time the answer is, “no”.While witness signatures can lend credence to your document, in most cases they are not a legal...
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