Answer to a question from a reader I bought an RDP house but the previous owner never gave me a title deed and he's disappeared. How do I get a title deed? Thank you for your email asking how you can get the title deed to the RDP house you bought 15 years ago from someone who was still waiting for the title deed at the time. You would need to go in person to the Deeds Office (90 Plein Street, Cape Town) with the erf number of the plot and the full name and/or ID number of the previous owner. They will help you fill out a form to check whether the deed was registered and you will have to pay a search fee of R14.00. If they find the deed, they can advise you how to have it transferred...
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Social media is not the only way to find clients for your law firm. Keep reading for some knockout tips on getting clients (and keeping them too). Is your law firm struggling with getting clients? In a competitive industry such as law, it can be hard for lawyers to draw in new customers to grow their business. New clients bring in much-needed income, allowing you to grow your business. But how do you find them? The days of just placing an ad in the Yellow Pages are long gone—read on to learn seven key ways to start attracting new clients to your firm. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to build up clients over time. If you impress current clients with your talents and professionalism,...
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National Law Journal Home Follow National Law Journal National Law Journal Home Follow National Law Journal More from ALM Premium Subscription With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry. This is perfect for attorneys licensed in multiple jurisdictions or for attorneys that have fulfilled their CLE requirement but need to access resourceful information for their practice areas. Team Accounts Our Team Account subscription service is for legal teams of four or more attorneys. Each attorney is granted unlimited access to high quality, on-demand premium content from well-respected...
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The Top 10 Most Influential Lawyers in the World This list complied taking into account results from the Time 100 - "100 most influential people in the world". Most of the lawyers on this list are now pursuing alternative careers as politicians, leaders or serving their nation's government. This list takes into account people who hold a law degree irrespective of the fact that they currently practice law or not. Here are the top 10 honorees in alphabetic order: The current Governor of california is a former Yale Law School graduate from the batch of 1964. Brown has an odd record to his name - he is one of the youngest as well as oldest person to govern the state of California. He has...
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As executor, one of your first jobs is to find the deceased person’s will, if there is one. Once you get your hands on the original, signed will, keep a close eye on it. Make some photocopies and put the original in a safe place, such as a locked file drawer. Then you’ll need to file the original will with the probate court, whether or not you plan to conduct a probate court proceeding. Where to Start Start your search in the obvious places such as file cabinets, desk drawers, and closets at home and work. If that doesn’t turn up anything, here are some other places to turn: Safe deposit boxes. If you are an immediate family member, the bank will probably give you access...
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Lawyers & Legal Representation in Finland This is a guide only and does not constitute legal advice Summary: Finnish lawyers (attorneys, solicitors, barristers, advocates) - asianajajat, lakimiehet. Where to find them and when to contact them. Business / commercial / corporate lawyers. Legal aid. Civil proceedings. In Finland the general name for a lawyer is lakimies (law-man). A fully qualified member of the Finnish Bar Association (FBA) may use the title asianajaja (in English advocate). It is not necessary to be a member of the FBA to give legal advice. Non-members of the Bar are referred to as jurists. Legal Representation in Finland: Introduction Finland is not, comparatively, a...
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Changing Your Name in Iowa Authored By: Iowa Legal Aid If you would like to legally change your or your child’s name, there are certain steps you must take. These steps vary depending on whether the name change is for an adult or a child. There are three ways for an adult to change his or her name. First, an adult can change their name after they are married by completing a marriage license. You may apply for such a license at your local county recorder’s office. You, your future spouse, and a witness who is 18 years old or older must be present and have photo IDs when signing the application to marry in front of a notary. Applications may only be obtained from a County...
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According to a California jury, the popular weedkiller Roundup (also referred to as glyphosate, its active ingredient) caused non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in a man who worked as a groundskeeper. The man was awarded $289 million, though the settlement and payout amount was later reduced to $78 million. Several more lawsuits are pending against Monsanto, now owned by Bayer, alleging the company’s product, Roundup, causes cancer. With the enormous popularity of Roundup (its active ingredient, glyphosate, is the most widely used pesticide in the United States) and the increasing evidence that suggests the product contributes to cancer and other health problems, consumers should know their rights....
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Can I change my child's name? There are a number of reasons why you might want to change your child's name. As a woman, you might want to revert back to your maiden name after divorce, possibly because you would prefer not to use a former spouse's name after an acrimonious divorce, and you want your children's surname to match your own. In contrast, you might equally want to change a child's surname when you remarry and take a new spouse's name. These are all good reasons to want to change a child's name by change of name deed, but you may not necessarily be able to do so, particularly if a former partner with parental responsibility objects to the name change. In general, if you want to...
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Orlando Name Change Attorney People's names, both first and last, are very personal and can give a sense of identity. For the majority of individuals, the first name they were born with is the name that they will keep throughout life. And for females, last name change is normally only associated with marriage or divorce. But there are actually many other times when name change becomes very important to an individual or family. However, the legal process to do so can be confusing and has varying requirements depending on your specific circumstances. If you or a family member wishes to secure a legal name change, now is the time to seek legal guidance to ensure a seamless process. With...
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