Change to the age of majority: General impact and some consequences for the interpretation of wills

Authors

  • James Thomas Faber University of the Free State, South Africa
  • Louis Theunis Janse van Vuren Head of Personal fiduciary Services, BoE Private Clients

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.38140/jjs.v34i2.2997

Abstract

From text: On 1 July 2008, the age at which a person attains majority was lowered from 21 years to 18 years. Section 17 of the Children’s Act stipulates that: “A child, whether male or female, becomes a major upon reaching the age of 18 years.” This change is consistent with the Constitution, which defines a child as a person under the age of 18 years.

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Published

2009-06-30

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Section

Chronicles / Kronieke