Dying intestate or without a valid will, causes a host of problems. The greatest of which is you cannot always be assured that the person that you want to receive your assets will do so. You also cannot confirm who will be responsible for your estate (i.e. executor)...
The increased focus on trusts by the SA Revenue Service, as well as revenue authorities abroad, raises the question of whether trusts should still be used in estate planning or not. Hilary Dudley, managing director of Citadel Fiduciary, says it has become much more...
When making your will, think about how much you have to leave and who gets what. This guide will help you work out the basics, so you can get started with writing your will. Making your will – step by step What to do once you’ve made your will Making your will – step...
If you are married, it’s important to understand what will happen to the marital property when you die, says attorney Simon Dippenaar. You may have an antenuptial contract in place and you may have opted for a particular marital regime for a good reason – but...
Estate planning is not necessarily the most enticing of prospects given the scenarios that it requires you to confront – typically these will be incapacity, death, and taxation. However, the coronavirus pandemic is a timely reminder that this is a very necessary...
1. Review/Update your will: Having a Will is the cornerstone of any estate plan. For anyone with children the consequence of not having a Will may be devastating. Once you have a Will, it is important to review it regularly, and also to ensure that your family know...
