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Voluntary sequestration is often misunderstood in South Africa. It is surrounded by myths and misconceptions that prevent many individuals from exploring it as a viable solution to unmanageable debt. While it might sound like a daunting legal process, let's understand the facts so that you can make informed financial decisions. In this article, we debunk the top five myths about voluntary sequestration and clarify how it works in South Africa.

Sequestration is a formal legal process in South Africa that allows an insolvent individual to be declared bankrupt, so that a court-appointed trustee can take control of their estate. The goal of sequestration is to ensure that creditors receive a fair and orderly distribution of what an insolvent person can offer. But one of the most common and most misunderstood questions is whether sequestration is possible when a debtor has no assets at all. Is Sequestration possible wit

So, you have been declared insolvent by your creditors or you have voluntarily surrendered your debt through a process called sequestration. Your credit score is poor and you are unable to access any credit. Is there any hope? Of course there is! The law does not forget about you after you sequestrate or declare yourself to be insolvent. There is a way to restore your credit status and resume a normal life. In this article, let's understand credit rehabilitation and how it ca

Debt Review and Sequestration are legally regulated debt solutions offered to consumers in South Africa to assist with managing debt. In this article, we discuss the difference between Debt Review and Sequestration in South Africa and also which of the two may be the best possible solution for your specific financial situation.

Bankruptcy may provide you with the debt relief you seek when you are neck-deep in debt and see no other way out. It is a voluntary debt solution that can write off a large portion of your debt. If you are genuinely unable to meet your unsecured debt obligations and repayments, bankruptcy is the way to go. Let's see how you can apply for bankruptcy in South Africa.

When you find yourself in a financial pinch and have exhausted all the options to recover, sequestration or liquidation becomes a prime choice. But what's the difference between the two? In this article, we discuss the key difference between Sequestration and Liquidation in South Africa. Furthermore, we shall also see the key differences in the legal procedure of the two.

In South Africa, the cost of sequestration depends on the complexity of the case as well as specific legal fees. Here is a detailed explanation of what to expect.

Bankruptcy and insolvency are related but are different. While a bankrupt person is insolvent, an insolvent person is not necessarily bankrupt. Below, we explain the difference and how an individual can declare bankruptcy in South Africa.

Approximately 12 million adults in South Africa struggle with unmanageable debt, according to the Finmark Trust. One legal solution that often comes up in this context is Sequestration, a process in which an individual voluntarily applies to be declared insolvent by a court. The court then appoints a trustee to manage and distribute the insolvent party's assets to its creditors. But the big question remains: Is sequestration a good idea in South Africa? In this article, we ex

Failing to pay your Credit Card debt can put you in a legal predicament. Missing out on even one month's installment can negatively impact your Credit Score.

Sequestration in South Africa is a legal process that allows individuals who are unable to pay their debts to be declared insolvent. By doing so a large portion of their debt is written off.

One of the primary advantages of voluntarily surrendering your vehicle is to avoid the damaging consequences of repossession.

We investigate the benefits of Sequestration, as a formal insolvency procedure, designed to help individuals who are unable to repay debts.