Gillan & Veldhuizen Inc

16/10/2026

Every great team needs someone steering the ship.

And at GVInc, that someone is PJ Veldhuizen.

Lawyer, leader, mentor, problem-solver and the man who has been helping keep this particular ship on course for 27 years!

PJ, thank you for your guidance, patience, support and for always having the team's back - even when the waters get a little choppy.

We appreciate everything you do, including the things that happen quietly behind the scenes.

Happy Boss’s Day!

13/10/2026

Your company has shareholders. But who really owns it?
That's the question behind South Africa’s increasing focus on beneficial ownership.

A shareholder register may tell you who formally holds shares in a company.
It doesn't always tell you who ultimately owns, controls or benefits from it.

South Africa has strengthened beneficial-ownership reporting as part of its efforts to improve corporate transparency and combat money laundering and financial crime. More recently, authorities have been given greater ability to access and use that information.

For companies and directors, beneficial-ownership filings shouldn't simply be treated as another CIPC box to tick.

Corporate structures change. Shares move. Control changes hands. And the information held by regulators needs to reflect reality.

So, who really owns your company?
It's worth making sure CIPC knows too.

08/10/2026

Three siblings. One property. Three very different plans.

What looked like a generous inheritance can quickly become complicated when property is left jointly to family members.

One wants the December holiday. One sees rental income. Another would prefer the cash. Meanwhile, the rates, insurance and maintenance bills keep arriving.

In her latest article, published by BusinessBrief, GVInc Senior Associate Kayley Leverton looks at sibling co-ownership disputes and why simply dividing an asset equally isn't always the fairest — or most practical — estate-planning solution.

The good news is that you don't necessarily have to remain a co-owner forever.

The better news? With some thoughtful estate planning and frank family conversations, many of these disputes can potentially be avoided before they begin.

Because sometimes the best inheritance isn't just the asset — it's a clear plan for what happens next.

Read Kayley’s article in BusinessBrief:

https://www.bbrief.co.za/2026/09/23/sibling-co-ownership-disputes-not-every-inheritance-is-a-gift/

Sibling co-ownership disputes can turn inheritances into conflicts, but careful estate planning can help prevent costly family disputes.

06/10/2026

The law may be serious. We don't have to be serious all the time.

Behind every agreement drafted, property transferred, dispute resolved and deadline met is a team of people making it happen.

Some are in court.
Some are on the phone.
Some are buried in contracts.
And someone, somewhere, is almost certainly asking where that document went.

That's life behind the scenes at GVInc.

Good people. Good law. And, preferably, good coffee.

30/09/2026

SOLD! Great. Now don't let the paperwork spoil the housewarming.**

The Offer to Purchase has been signed and everyone is celebrating.

Then come the questions.

- Did you budget for all the costs?
- Are those building alterations approved?
- When does occupation actually take place?
- Who pays occupational rent?
- Does the body corporate allow Airbnb?
- And did that banking-details email really come from your conveyancer?

Property transfers can throw up a few surprises for buyers and sellers.

In our latest article, conveyancer Kayley Leverton looks at some of the most common pitfalls that can delay a transfer, add unexpected costs or cause disputes - and, importantly, how many of them can be avoided.

Her simplest piece of advice is also one of the best: “If it’s important, put it in writing.”

Before the keys change hands, know what you're signing - and what you're buying.

👉 Read the full article: https://gvinc.co.za/when-the-sold-sign-goes-up-property-transfer-pitfalls-that-catch-buyers-and-sellers-off-guard/

Buying or selling a property is often described as one of life's biggest milestones. It's often during the conveyancing process that unexpected costs, administrative delays and avoidable misunderstandings begin to surface.

27/09/2026

The family holiday home. A wonderful inheritance… until everyone has a different plan for it.

One sibling wants Christmas at the coast.

One wants to rent it out.

One would rather sell.

And then come the rates, insurance, maintenance and the question nobody discussed: "who pays for what?"

Inheriting property with other family members doesn't mean you necessarily have to remain a co-owner forever.

In our latest article, Kayley Leverton looks at what happens when inherited property becomes complicated, the options available when one co-owner wants out - and why these conversations should ideally happen while an estate plan is being put together.

Because equal isn't always quite as simple as dividing everything by three.

Read more:
https://gvinc.co.za/inherited-property-what-if-you-want-out/

An inheritance is still an asset with all the responsibilities that come with ownership.

23/09/2026

When Peter is paying Paul… and Paul is getting impatient.

It starts with one payment being pushed out.

Then another.

VAT can wait. The landlord will understand. A supplier gets asked for a few more days. The overdraft starts doing some increasingly heavy lifting.

A temporary cash-flow squeeze can happen to any business. But when juggling payments becomes the norm, it may be a sign of something more serious.

And ignoring financial distress doesn't make it go away.

The earlier directors recognise the warning signs, the more options they may have - from restructuring and creditor negotiations to business rescue.

As PJ Veldhuizen says:Hope is not a turnaround strategy.”

Know the warning signs before a cash-flow problem becomes a crisis.

Read the full article:** [When you start borrowing from Peter to pay Paul](https://gvinc.co.za/when-you-start-borrowing-from-peter-to-pay-paul-the-warning-signs-your-company-is-in-financial-distress/)

For business owners, knowing when a temporary cash-flow squeeze has crossed over into genuine financial distress is more than good financial management. Failing to recognise that shift can have serious legal consequences.

17/09/2026

Today we celebrate Kayley's 13th work anniversary with us!

Over the years, Kayley has become an integral part of the firm – bringing her trademark calm, commitment and attention to detail to everything she does, along with a healthy sense of humour when the occasion calls for it!

Thank you, Kayley, for 13 years of hard work, loyalty and being such an important part of the GVInc. team.

Here’s to the next chapter!

15/09/2026

Found the perfect business to buy? Look again. 🔍

The customers may be there. The numbers may look good. The coffee machine may even be included.

But what about the contracts, employees, leases, debt, disputes, intellectual property and other obligations you're about to inherit?

That's where due diligence earns its keep.

Before buying a business, know what's behind the numbers - because surprises are considerably less exciting once you've signed the agreement.

08/09/2026

A trust isn't a “set it and forget it” arrangement.

South Africa's proposed new Regulation of Trusts Bill could bring greater accountability, transparency and compliance requirements for trustees.

Think annual returns, financial statements, greater oversight by the Master and increased responsibility for those entrusted with managing assets on behalf of others.

The Bill isn't law yet - but it is an important reminder that being appointed as a trustee is more than a title.

It comes with responsibilities.

If you're a trustee, beneficiary or have a trust forming part of your estate plan, now may be a good time to make sure you understand exactly how it is being managed.