Bosch Marais & Associates

13/07/2020

Buying a home is a sizeable investment, one involving complex agreements and legal processes. Navigating this landscape could become tricky without the right expertise.

Find out how to make selling your home easier
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06/07/2020

You may not realise it, but if you have a bank account, you have an estate.

Creating an estate plan is a crucial financial responsibility to secure the financial future of your dependents. Planning correctly and effectively is critical, to avoid unnecessary complications for your loved ones. Here's what to do:

Posted by admin in Estate Planning / Last Will and Testament on July 4, 2020Tags: Estate Plan / Estate Planning / Financial Responsibility / Last Will and Testament

29/06/2020

Businesses across South Africa have suffered from the sudden and extreme effects of the COVID-19 lockdown. Managing your creditors is not something which should be handled casually or without proper planning. Speak to our team so we can handle your mounting pressure proactively and efficiently, giving your business the best chance of survival.

15/06/2020

Despite the current situation, it's possibly not all doom and gloom. This may actually be a good time for making an investment. Here's why:
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Who would’ve thought that the coronavirus pandemic, associated restrictions of lockdown and general sense of the world being turned upside down, would create a glimmer of hope on any level? But in fact, this may indeed be the case. Potential homeowners should be focusing on the silver lining of lo...

24/04/2020

Per President Ramaphosa's national address on 23 April, finance services will have restrictions lifted in Level 4 of the COVID-19 national lockdown. Financial services will be permitted to operate with effect from 1 May 2020.
Bosch Marais & Associates proudly support the finance and credit industry in South Africa.

15/04/2020

Bosch Marais & Associates are actively involved with the Micro Finance Industry and supports the industry’s representative body, the MFSA. We are assisting the micro financiers with planning and putting measures in place to support the South African community during the COVID-19 lockdown. In this video, Hennie Ferreira (CEO, MFSA) explains the challenges the industry is facing.

We understand the pressure South Africans and their businesses are under and are working towards achieving sustainable outcomes during these challenging times. Follow our social platforms to stay abreast of updates related to the credit and other industries, and how to manage your risk and thrive during this time.

MFSA - The trusted voice of responsible MicroFinanciers. www.mfsa.net 012 346 1081 [email protected]

03/04/2020

Something we often put on the back burner due to time constraints, is Wills and Estate Planning. You may have a little more time on your hands at the moment; why not make this time productive by attending to tasks such as this?

We also have extensive experience in Corporate and Commercial Law, as well as Civil and Commercial Litigation. You may well need legal advice at this time.

Get in touch with us so we can assist you. We're consulting digitally as well as telephonically.

31/03/2020

Your business may be facing its biggest challenge as the COVID-19 lockdown sees businesses across the country closing their doors for 21 days.

There are some very clear do's and don'ts in these situations; take a minute (literally, 1 minute) to read more about them here, and approach your creditors properly for the best outcome.

The worst thing a business or individual can do when navigating this difficult time, is to keep quiet and hope it’ll all go away. Just because the majority of individuals and business are faced with the same financial dilemma, doesn’t mean that the effect of non-compliance with credit payments w...

27/03/2020

In this time of flux and uncertainty, you may need legal advice and assistance more than ever.
There's a chance you'll need a contract vetted; you may have questions in regard to property law and transfers; you may need support with a creditor.

We are here to help, and we are fully operational via Zoom digital meetings, as well as conference calling. There will be no charge for the first consult.

19/03/2020

During this time of social distancing and isolation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we offer consultations with any of our clients digitally or telephonically.

Should you prefer to meet with us in person, we request that you exercise the necessary precautions as outlined by the
World Health Organisation during the Coronavirus outbreak. We assure you that our offices are sanitised and have made
all of the necessary arrangements to maintain a safe environment.

13/03/2020

Did you know that if you pass away without having a Last Will and Testament in place, Intestate Succession is applied, meaning that your assets are divided between your spouse and heir(s) according to a set formula, regardless of your wishes.

We can guide and assist you through this complex process, ensuring that your family are provided for and your estate is managed efficiently.

Most of us don’t know a lot about the legal side of wills – after all, death and the subsequent disbursement of one’s assets is not something many people like to think about. However, not having a will can create stress and tension for those most important to us, at a time when they’re least...

11/02/2020

Valentine's Day is this week, couples are feeling romantic and love is in the air. You may be planning your wedding and congratulations are in order - are your legal documents too?
Find out why it's so important to prepare and file an ante nuptial contract before you're married

Planning a wedding is an exciting project – all your lifelong dreams of how this day would look can finally come to fruition. When we’re in the midst of all of this romance and fun, it can be easy to forget about the large, lasting and far-reaching commitment we’ll be making when we actually w...