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03/09/2026

Do You Really Need 6 Types of Will?

At the heart of your estate planning is your will (“Last Will and Testament”). Without it, you lose your right to choose your heirs, to choose the executor of your estate, and to choose who will look after your children and your family trusts when you die.

But there’s lots of online chatter about other types of “will” such as offshore wills, digital wills, business wills, ethical wills and living wills. What are they and do you really need to put them all in place?

Read More: https://hpbb.co.za/national-wills-week-do-you-really-need-6-types-of-will/

26/08/2026

Does the Consumer Protection Act Protect Every Tenant?

Paying rent under a residential lease does not automatically make you a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act. A recent Supreme Court of Appeal decision shows that the real question is whether the landlord is letting property in the ordinary course of business.

That said, even where the CPA does not apply and a lease is validly cancelled, a landlord cannot simply tell a tenant to leave without following the correct eviction process.

Read more: https://hpbb.co.za/does-the-consumer-protection-act-protect-every-tenant/

21/08/2026

Legal Speak Made Easy

“Restitutio in Integrum”

An ancient Roman law remedy literally meaning "restoration to the original state", restitutio in integrum aims to restore people, as far as possible, to the position they would have been in if a wrongful act or transaction hadn’t occurred.

So, when a contract is rescinded, the aim is to return both parties to their pre-contract positions. If, for example, a seller sold you a defective car and the court cancelled the contract, the seller would have to return your money, and you would have to return the car. Likewise, when damages are awarded, the principle is to put you in the financial position you would have been in had the wrong not been committed. If therefore your car was written off in an accident caused by another driver's negligence, the damages awarded would generally compensate you for all your financial losses : the value of your vehicle, towing charges etc.

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13/08/2026

Can Family Conflict Kibosh a Trust?

When a trust's founder dies, families often assume that whatever they said they wanted will be honoured, even if the trust deed was never changed to reflect it.

A recent Supreme Court of Appeal decision confirms that this is not how trusts work. What governs a trust after the founder's death is the trust deed itself, not the wishes they expressed at family meetings in their final years.

Read more: https://hpbb.co.za/can-family-conflict-kibosh-a-trust/

09/08/2026

Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience and achievements of the women who help shape our families, workplaces, communities and country.

On this South African Women's Day, we honour the legacy of those who paved the way while recognising the women who continue to inspire progress every day.

From all of us at HPB Attorneys, we wish you a meaningful Women's Day.

Website: https://hpbb.co.za/

23/07/2026

How to Protect Your Company from Unlawful Springboarding

How to Protect Your Company from Unlawful Springboarding
Your top employee resigns and immediately opens up a new business in direct opposition to you. Using your software, your client relationships and your business methods to springboard their new start-up and poach your clients.

We discuss, in the context of a recent High Court case, how our law can help you put a stop to that sort of unfair competition. And we share some tips on how to protect yourself from it in the future.

Read more: https://hpbb.co.za/how-to-protect-your-company-from-unlawful-springboarding/

18/07/2026

Today, on Nelson Mandela Day, we honour a legacy built on justice, equality, compassion, and service to others.

At HPBB Attorneys, we recognise that the practice of law is about more than legal expertise—it's about making a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients and the communities we serve. We are committed to upholding the values of integrity, fairness, and respect that Nelson Mandela championed throughout his life.

As we reflect on his enduring legacy, we are reminded that even the smallest acts of service can have a lasting impact.

Happy Nelson Mandela Day.

🔗 Learn more: https://hpbb.co.za/

15/07/2026

Dementia in the Family? Here Are Your Legal Options

Dementia in the Family? Here Are Your Legal Options
A dementia diagnosis affects far more than memory. As mental capacity declines, families are often confronted with difficult legal and financial decisions. Many are surprised to learn that a Power of Attorney may no longer be valid.

Understanding the alternatives can help protect a loved one's affairs before a crisis develops. Read on for the low-down.

Read more: https://hpbb.co.za/dementia-in-the-family-here-are-your-legal-options/

09/07/2026

One Bad Letter and Your Eviction Falls Apart

A tenant may be in clear breach of a lease, but that does not guarantee a successful eviction.

A recent High Court judgment shows how an unclear cancellation notice and a failure to follow the correct legal process can derail an otherwise strong case, leaving landlords with an expensive lesson in the importance of getting the basics right.

Read more: https://hpbb.co.za/one-bad-letter-and-your-eviction-falls-apart/

25/06/2026

Your Property Purchase Collapses: Can You Get Your Deposit Back?

Your Property Purchase Collapses: Can You Get Your Deposit Back?
Most buyers treat a deposit as a show of good faith. The law treats it very differently. When a sale collapses because of a buyer's breach, that deposit may be lost entirely.

The Conventional Penalties Act offers limited relief, but the threshold for court intervention is high. A recent case, in which the buyer lost the full R1.725 million deposit, illustrates just how high that threshold can be.

read more: https://hpbb.co.za/your-property-purchase-collapses-can-you-get-your-deposit-back/

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