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If your father left the property to your mother in his will, she would need to transfer it into her own name first.
You should make an application to the bank to take over the existing home loan, but you would have to meet the bank’s qualifying criteria.
If he did not leave a will, his child will inherit his estate when they turn 18. In the meantime, it will be kept in the Guardians Fund.
The RDP house beneficiary is the person named on the title deed. That house will be inherited according to the will or according to the Intestate Succession Act of 1987.
You need to submit the decree to Home Affairs. Inheritance depends on your last will and testament. There does not seem to be a legal objection to remarrying an ex spouse.
It is the only way for you to control who should look after your children or inherit your estate.
SASSA should know who the insurance company is and help you to make the claim.
Yes, life partners "in a relationship intended to be permanent" should be regarded as spouses in terms of inheriting intestate estates.
No, the Intestate Succession Act of 1987 would apply if there is no will.
You can only remarry if you get divorced, or if she and the court agree to you taking a second wife.