Legal and emotional complications arise when someone dies without a will and no clear evidence of ‘life partnership’
The Hart v Hart case considers usufruct or right of his wife to use the property the husband left to his sons
With no will and no clear wishes, this leaves the door open for drama, drama, drama
Constitutional court ruling enables people in opposite-sex life partnerships to inherit from their deceased partner, even if they haven’t left a valid will
Former president Nelson Mandela’s ex-wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has been left out of the will of the former statesman.