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TAKE YOUR PICK (OPTION A or B)
OPTION A
QUESTION 1
1.1. How will you transfer John’s ½ (one-half) share to Sophie other than by way of deed
of transfer? (3)
ANSWER:
Instead of using a deed of transfer, John’s ½ share in Erf 27 Sunrise Township can be
transferred to Sophie through an endorsement under Section 45 of the Deeds Registries
Act 47 of 1937. This provision allows for the transfer of a deceased spouse’s share in
immovable property, where the surviving spouse is the sole heir or legatee, by way of an
endorsement on the existing title deed. This method is used when the property was held
jointly by spouses
OPTION B
QUESTION 1
1.1. How will you transfer John’s ½ (one-half) share to Sophie other than by way of deed
of transfer? (3)
ANSWER:
John’s ½ share in Erf 27 Sunrise Township can be transferred to Sophie through an
endorsement in terms of Section 45 of the Deeds Registries Act 47 of 1937. This section
allows for the transfer of a deceased spouse’s share in immovable property to the surviving
spouse when they were married in community of property. Instead of executing a new
deed of transfer, the existing title deed is simply endorsed by the Registrar of Deeds to
reflect that the surviving spouse, Sophie, now owns the entire property. This is a cost-
Disclaimer:
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The materials and simpler
provided are intended for educational and informational purposes only. They
should not be submitted as original work or used in violation of any academic institution's
policies. The buyer is solely responsible for how the materials are used.
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TAKE YOUR PICK (OPTION A or B)
OPTION A
QUESTION 1
1.1. How will you transfer John’s ½ (one-half) share to Sophie other than by way of deed
of transfer? (3)
ANSWER:
Instead of using a deed of transfer, John’s ½ share in Erf 27 Sunrise Township can be
transferred to Sophie through an endorsement under Section 45 of the Deeds Registries
Act 47 of 1937. This provision allows for the transfer of a deceased spouse’s share in
immovable property, where the surviving spouse is the sole heir or legatee, by way of an
endorsement on the existing title deed. This method is used when the property was held
jointly by spouses
OPTION B
QUESTION 1
1.1. How will you transfer John’s ½ (one-half) share to Sophie other than by way of deed
of transfer? (3)
ANSWER:
John’s ½ share in Erf 27 Sunrise Township can be transferred to Sophie through an
endorsement in terms of Section 45 of the Deeds Registries Act 47 of 1937. This section
allows for the transfer of a deceased spouse’s share in immovable property to the surviving
spouse when they were married in community of property. Instead of executing a new
deed of transfer, the existing title deed is simply endorsed by the Registrar of Deeds to
reflect that the surviving spouse, Sophie, now owns the entire property. This is a cost-
Disclaimer:
effective
The materials and simpler
provided are intended for educational and informational purposes only. They
should not be submitted as original work or used in violation of any academic institution's
policies. The buyer is solely responsible for how the materials are used.
