Sue Torr
Trustees have a fiduciary duty to manage the trust assets in the interests of the beneficiaries and in line with the terms and conditions set out in the Will. It is essential to nominate trustees who have the knowledge and
If you intend becoming a stay-at-home spouse, think carefully about the consequences of losing your financial freedom at such a young age. Not only can not generating an income shift the dynamics of your relationship, it can also create feelings
Through indirect offshore investing, you effectively invest in a local unit trust portfolio that has a mandate to invest in foreign assets – a relatively simple, convenient, and cost-effective process. As an investor, you will invest your Rands with a
In order for your Will to be valid and to avoid contestation, ensure that you sign your Will in the presence of your witnesses and that you, in turn, watch them witness your signature. The validity of your Will can
You are not able to appoint beneficiaries to your unit trust investments as, in the event of your death, the proceeds will fall within your estate and will be distributed in accordance with your wishes. Keep in mind that the
If you are awarded a share in your spouse’s pension interest as part of your divorce settlement, it is imperative to get sound financial advice in this regard. There are a number of options available to you, all of which
Your severance package is separate from your retrenchment benefit (retirement fund benefits) and includes the one week’s pay for every year worked and all other monies owing by your employer as a consequence of your employment. From a tax perspective,
It is possible for the trust founder to set up an inter vivos trust to ensure that certain assets are protected for the benefit of family members through the generations. In such a situation, where the trustees are all beneficiaries
Your tax commitments do not die with you and it is important to note that SARS has first claim to what is owing to them. In fact, a deceased estate cannot be finalised until your tax affairs have been fully
