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31/10/2026

In everyday language, a prescription is something you get from a doctor. In law, it can mean something quite different.

Legal prescription refers to the effect of time on certain rights and claims. In the case of debts, a claim may become unenforceable after the applicable prescription period has run, depending on the circumstances.

But don't assume that an old debt has automatically disappeared. The type of debt, the relevant time period and events such as an acknowledgement of liability or legal proceedings can affect the position.

The lesson? Don't ignore a debt just because it's old — and don't assume you can never challenge one just because someone says you owe it.

If you're unsure about a claim or an unpaid account, get advice before deciding what to do.

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29/10/2026

Intestate.

It's one of those legal words most people hope they'll never need to think about — but everyone should understand it.

To die intestate means to die without a valid will governing the distribution of your estate.

When that happens, the applicable intestate succession rules determine who inherits. Your assets won't necessarily be distributed exactly as you would have chosen.

A will can help you record your wishes, provide clarity for your loved ones and reduce uncertainty about your estate.

𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴.

Legal Hero can help you take the first step towards putting your wishes in writing.

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27/10/2026

You need two witnesses . . . your best friend is standing right there . . . so you say: “Buddy, sign here.”

Easy - BUT then you remember: “I also left you N$100,000 in my Will.”

Now things get legally interesting.

The Wills Act contains a specific rule dealing with people who attest the ex*****on of a Will or sign it in the presence and by direction of the testator.

Under section 5, such a person is incapable of taking a benefit under the Will, with the provision also addressing the spouse of that person and persons claiming under them in the circumstances described by the Act.

And section 6 deals separately with nominations such as executor, administrator, trustee or guardian, providing that nominations involving a person who attests or signs the Will — or that person's spouse — are null and void.

Important:

This does not simply mean: “The whole Will is automatically invalid.”

The statutory consequences are more specific. And that's exactly why the details matter.

Your witnesses aren't just there to hold a pen.

Choose and structure your Will's ex*****on carefully.

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26/10/2026

You're overseas. You need someone in Namibia to handle a transaction for you. Or perhaps you're unable to attend to a particular matter yourself.

A power of attorney is a document authorising another person to act on your behalf within the scope of the authority granted.

That could involve dealing with specified administrative matters or handling certain transactions.

𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁: the authority isn't unlimited, and not every legal act can be handled through a power of attorney.

Choose your representative carefully, be clear about what they're authorised to do, and make sure the document meets the applicable requirements.

Remember: Giving someone authority to act for you is a serious legal decision.

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23/10/2026

You made a Will in 2020. Then life happened.

You changed your mind about who gets the car. So you find the old Will...Grab a pen...And write: “NOT JOHN. SARAH GETS IT.”

Problem solved?

Careful.

The Wills Act specifically deals with deletions, additions, alterations and interlineations made after a Will has been executed.

The Act provides formal requirements for identifying such changes, including requirements involving signatures and witnesses.

So don't treat your Will like a grocery list, don't
❌ Cross out
❌ Scribble
❌ Add a sentence in the margin
❌ Initial it and hope for the best

If your wishes have changed, the safest practical approach is to have the Will properly amended or a new Will prepared and executed according to the applicable legal requirements.

Your Will isn't a Word document. Don't edit it like one.

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22/10/2026

Your friend needs a loan. The bank asks you to sign as surety. You trust your friend, so you sign.

But do you know what you've just agreed to?

A suretyship is an undertaking to answer for another person's debt or obligation if the relevant legal requirements for enforcing that undertaking are met.
In other words, if the borrower fails to pay, you could be held financially responsible too.

It's not just a signature to help someone get approved. It can put your own finances at risk.

𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻: Understand the amount, the obligations you're accepting and the circumstances in which you may be liable.

Helping a friend is generous. Knowing what you're signing is essential.

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20/10/2026

You've got a four-page Will. You signed page 4. Surely that's enough?

Not necessarily.

The Wills Act specifically provides that where a Will consists of more than one page, each page other than the page on which it ends must also be signed by the testator — or the person signing on the testator's behalf — and by the witnesses, anywhere on the page.

So that innocent-looking middle page? Yes. It matters.

Think of it this way:
Page 1: “Who gets what?”
Page 2: “And here's another important instruction...”
Page 3: "Don't forget my burial preference..."
Page 4: “The signatures.”

You don't want page 2 sitting there like: “Am I invisible?”

A properly executed Will isn't just about the final signature.

The pages matter too.

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19/10/2026

“We had a deal!”

Those words can mean very little when two people remember the conversation differently.

A verbal agreement is an agreement made through spoken words rather than in writing.

The problem? Proving exactly what was agreed can be much harder without a paper trail.

Whether you're lending money to a friend, agreeing to work for a client or making a business deal, put the important terms in writing.

Because “I thought you said…” is not a great dispute-resolution strategy.

𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗧𝗶𝗽: Get it in writing before it becomes a misunderstanding.

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16/10/2026

“Don't worry. I got two witnesses.”

Excellent. But here's the question: Were they there at the same time?

The Wills Act requires the testator's signature to be made or acknowledged in the presence of two or more competent witnesses present at the same time.

The witnesses must then attest and sign the Will in the presence of the testator and each other.

So this isn't quite: “You sign here”, “I'll sign tomorrow”, and “ I'll pop in next week.”

The law sets out specific requirements around presence and witnessing.

Why does that matter?

Because witnessing a Will isn't merely about collecting two signatures.

It's part of the legal process by which the Will is formally executed.

Two witnesses ≠ two random signatures.

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15/10/2026

Ever bought something and immediately wondered, “What was I thinking?”

A cooling-off period is a legally permitted window during which you can cancel certain transactions, even after agreeing to them.

In Namibia, section 35 of the Electronic Transactions Act, 2019 provides a seven-day cooling-off right for goods and services, subject to important exceptions.

But beware: buying something in a physical shop doesn't automatically give you the same right to return it just because you changed your mind.

The takeaway? Before you click “Buy Now”, know your rights — and your exceptions.

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