A growing number of South Africans utilise their annual discretionary foreign investment allowance to acquire assets in foreign jurisdictions and/or to invest offshore. If you hold assets (offshore unit trust investments, investment properties, offshore bank accounts, shares etc) overseas or invest offshore the question one is typically faced with is whether one needs to have a separate Will to administer their offshore assets effectively. To determine whether an offshore Wi

Disclaimer: This article is for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Customs and religious practices differ across communities and families. Individuals are encouraged to seek professional legal advice to understand how their specific cultural and religious traditions fit within South African law and to ensure their rights and associated obligations are properly protected. Recent litigation, involving the “who’s who” of South Africa, dominat

Involuntary admission to rehab may be possible when someone is a danger to themselves or others due to, inter alia, substance abuse. At Ulrich Roux & Associates, we guide our clients through the legal process of admitting a loved one to rehab involuntarily, ensuring that the procedural steps are handled correctly. Addiction can tear families apart, emotionally, financially and physically. When a loved one’s substance use spirals out of control and they refuse help, it is on