Customary Marriage Legal Implications

Summary

Under South African customary law, customary marriages are recognized even without civil registration. Entering into another customary marriage could affect your legal standing as an executor and your claims to your late husbands estate, including GEPF benefits. Consider consulting a legal expert in customary law to navigate this complex situation.

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my husband died, were were married customary and iam busy with his estate, iam an executor and also busy with gepf claims. if another man pay loboal for me there will be legal repercussions or not.what you can advance legal and we dont register the new marriage
I understand your situation. Here are a few points to consider:
- Under South African customary law, a customary marriage is recognized even without civil registration.
- Entering into another customary marriage could affect your legal standing as an executor and your claims to your late husband's estate, including GEPF benefits.
Would you like assistance in connecting with a local lawyer to navigate this complex situation?