Deed of succession and distribution

Deed of succession and distribution

A deed of distribution and a deed of succession can be, and typically are, one and the same document. Both can be recorded in the same document. First, the document records the partition and then the document continues with the distribution of the estate. The signed document is...
Why should you split?

Why should you split?

Marriages always end either in divorce or in the death of the spouse. Many people fail to make a division, i.e. to draw up official papers stating what part of the property belongs to each spouse. This division agreement should always be drawn up, even if the parties agree to divide the property. What is...
Before distributing the inheritance, a distribution must be made

Before distributing the inheritance, a distribution must be made

Distribution of the estate must be preceded by a division If the deceased was married during his or her lifetime and the spouses were not married, a division of property must always be made before the estate is distributed. There is no statutory time limit for the distribution or division of the estate. The division must be made...