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The Importance Of Appointing A Guardian In Your Will

The Importance Of Appointing A Guardian In Your Will

20 October 2022 by admin_christo in Uncategorised 735

One of the most important decisions you will need to make as a parent is choosing a suitable guardian for your children in the event that both parents pass away. As difficult as it may be to imagine someone else bringing your child into adulthood...

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Should Your Pets Be Included in Your Will?

Should Your Pets Be Included in Your Will?

20 October 2022 by admin_christo in Uncategorised 799

Animal shelters across South Africa are seeing an increase in the number of pets they are accepting, which can be attributed to their owners passing from COVID-19 or simply not being in a position to afford them anymore due to job losses and...

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Where To Scatter Your Loved One’s Ashes – Some Ideas And Considerations

Where To Scatter Your Loved One’s Ashes – Some Ideas And Considerations

20 October 2022 by admin_christo in Uncategorised 17142 1

Scattering of cremation ashes is most widely-used as it is a simple exercise that can be done practically anywhere. Aside from cremations generally being a more cost-effective option than burials, an increasing number of people are choosing...

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Talking To Loved Ones About Your Final Wishes – A Tough Discussion

Talking To Loved Ones About Your Final Wishes – A Tough Discussion

20 October 2022 by admin_christo in Uncategorised 739

Talking to your family and loved ones about your end-of-life care and wishes can be daunting as well as traumatic. However, there are significant benefits to having this conversation and continuing it as you get older. This discussion will evolve...

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Can I Inherit If I Am Not Formally Adopted?

Can I Inherit If I Am Not Formally Adopted?

20 October 2022 by admin_christo in Uncategorised 820

“I have been raised as the only child by parents who are not my biological parents. Although I regard them as my true parents, I was never formally adopted by them. They are both in ill-health and I don’t think they have a will. They don’t have...

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12 Reasons Why You Should Travel Solo at Least Once In Your Life

12 Reasons Why You Should Travel Solo at Least Once In Your Life

20 October 2022 by admin_christo in Uncategorised 624

Solo travel represents independence and freedom, an adventure to be had that cannot wait for someone to go with you. When you think of travelling on your own, what is the first thing that comes to mind – fear or excitement? Travelling opens our...

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What Happens To My Bitcoin When I Die?

What Happens To My Bitcoin When I Die?

20 October 2022 by admin_christo in Uncategorised 1219

As cryptocurrency becomes more popular, investors are starting to worry about what will happen to their Bitcoin investment after they die. While this way of thinking seems to be more relevant to older investors, younger investors also need to...

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Elderly Parents And Dementia

Elderly Parents And Dementia

20 October 2022 by admin_christo in Uncategorised 762

Witnessing a parent becoming subject to dementia is one of the hardest things to face as an adult child. Roles are reversed as the former caretakers become dependent on their children; their disability a constant reminder that they won’t be...

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You’ve Lost Your Title Deeds – Now What?

You’ve Lost Your Title Deeds – Now What?

20 October 2022 by admin_christo in Uncategorised 1014

A Title Deed is a document that proves you are the legal owner of a property and is of utmost importance when you need to transfer the property. Once the purchaser’s bond has been approved when you sell your house, the Conveyancer will request...

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Helping A Child To Cope With Grief

Helping A Child To Cope With Grief

20 October 2022 by admin_christo in Uncategorised 696

Unfortunately, the pain of loss is a part of life, and as much as we would like to, we cannot protect our children against the pain of loss. Throughout the past year of COVID, there has been a substantial loss of life, and many children will have...

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What To Wear To A Funeral

What To Wear To A Funeral

20 October 2022 by admin_christo in Uncategorised 6728

South Africa is a multicultural country filled with a mix of fascinating cultures and religions where we can freely experience each other’s different lifestyles and practices. In doing so, we will inevitably attend a funeral of another culture at...

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Self-Care During Isolation

Self-Care During Isolation

20 October 2022 by admin_christo in Uncategorised 864

From the start a lot of confusing and sometimes contradicting information about Covid-19 abounded. There is still a lot of contradicting opinions about treatments, vaccinations, and more being spread every day. One thing that is absolutely true...

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