by Guthrie Colananni Attorneys | Jun 25, 2026 | Property
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” (George Bernard Shaw) Many landlords assume that once a tenant stops paying rent, an eviction order will inevitably follow. A recent Western Cape High Court judgment shows how wrong...
by Guthrie Colananni Attorneys | Jun 25, 2026 | Family Law
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” (Benjamin Franklin) A dementia diagnosis affects far more than memory. As the condition progresses, it can impair a person’s ability to manage finances, make legal decisions, sign contracts, or deal with...
by Guthrie Colananni Attorneys | Jun 25, 2026 | Employment and Labour Law, Intellectual Property
“All’s fair in love and war, but not in business.” (Modern twist on the old proverb) Your business is flying after years of hard work and personal sacrifice. Suddenly, your most trusted employees resign and set up in direct opposition to you. The speed...
by Guthrie Colananni Attorneys | Jun 25, 2026 | Tax, Trusts
“Things do not go away. They go somewhere.” (Annie Dillard) Many trustees assume that a dormant trust can be safely forgotten. No income, no assets, no transactions … No problem. SARS has made it clear that this assumption may be an expensive one. In recent months,...
