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What costs are involved in inheriting my father’s house?

The executor, who is usually named in the will, is responsible for winding up the estate. Here are the costs involved in doing that.

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Can a wife inherit a letter of authority after her husband died, but while one of his brothers is still alive?

No, because his brother was nominated to have the letter of authority.

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Is it true that I can't receive UIF while receiving a permanent disability salary?

Yes, unfortunately this is true.

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How long does it take to finalise an application to buy municipal land and, once approved, must I pay the whole amount upfront?

It is a lengthy process to finalise the application to buy municipal land. Here is the process that has to be followed.

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Can I sell the RDP house I inherited from my late husband?

Yes, you should be able to sell the house if you apply to the Master of the High Court to approve the sale of the house.

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Can my half-brother’s GEPF share be given to me, since his whereabouts are unknown?

GEPF can't give you your half-brother's share. But you could contact them and explain the position you are in.

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Can my cousin claim support from the Road Accident Fund (RAF) for her late father, who never received any compensation?

Firstly, she should find out what happened to her father's claim. Here are some organisations that could help.

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Home Affairs is refusing to renew our daughter's passport, yet we are Permanent Residents. What can we do?

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Someone fraudulently transferred a title deed to his name, instead of my mother's. What do I do?

The first thing you could do is go to the police.

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How we apply for the ownership of my late father-in-law's house, which does not have a title deed?

You should obtain a Letter of Authority from the magistrate's court.

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