An ante nuptial contract without accrual, with a special power of attorney so the contract can be signed on your behalf if you cannot attend the notary.
Antenuptial Contract without Accrual - Special POA granted - South Africa
Summary The Ante-Nuptial agreement without accrual is used by a prospective husband and wife to exclude assets obtained before getting married; Each spouse keeps his/her own assets and has their discretion on how to deal with their finances; Married couples are not liable for each other's debt.
Who should use this Ante-nuptial without accrual Agreement? The Ante-Nuptial agreement without accrual is used by a prospective husband and wife who want to enter into a marriage out of community of property who want to keep their estates completely separate throughout their marriage and do not want any accrual to occur during the marriage.
What does the template Ante- nuptial contract without accrual say? The Agreement consists of: the details of both the intended husband and intended wife’s details, The details of the party with whom a Special Power of Attorney is concluded, Accrual being excluded, Notary details, Signature of witnesses, Signature of Notary and the intended spouses.
What does the Ante-Nuptial Contract look like? The template ante-nuptial contract can be printed onto four A4 pages.
What do you need to do to use the Ante-Nuptial Contract?
- Read the template Ante-nuptial document to ensure that it suits your requirements. Make changes as required.
- Make sure that the blanks have been filled in, including details of any exclusions.
Also known as: Marriage agreement out of community of property without accrual

What this ante nuptial contract without accrual covers
This version marries you out of community of property without accrual, so the two estates stay completely separate. Neither spouse has a claim on growth in the other estate.
It also includes a special power of attorney, which lets someone else sign before the notary on your behalf if you cannot be there.
Who this template is for
Couples who want an ante nuptial contract without accrual and know that one of them may not be able to attend the signing in person.
What you get
- An editable document in Microsoft Word, plus a PDF copy
- Wording drafted and reviewed by a lawyer
- Complete separation of estates, with no accrual calculation
- A special power of attorney for signing by proxy
- Instant download after purchase
The part people miss
The contract has to be signed before the wedding, in front of a notary public, and then registered at the Deeds Office. Once you are married, changing the matrimonial property regime means a High Court application.
Good to know
An ante nuptial contract without accrual is a template for you to adapt and take to a notary, not legal advice on your own circumstances. A power of attorney gives someone authority to act for you, so be clear about what you are granting before you sign.
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