In most cases, your group life and disability cover will fall away once your retrenchment takes effect, so it’s important to secure cover in your personal capacity. The underwriting process can be lengthy, particularly if...
The workplace is evolving, with more businesses outsourcing specialised tasks to contractors rather than hiring full-time employees. According to the Southern African Freelancers’ Association (SAFREA), approximately 60% of freelancers hold postgraduate qualifications, with the majority based in Gauteng and the
Your Will is a confidential document, and you have the absolute right to distribute your assets as you see fit. You are under no legal obligation to share its contents with anyone, including your spouse. If undue influence or coercion
The cornerstone of any succession plan is a valid and carefully structured Will. Your Will should never be drafted in isolation but must align with your broader estate and financial planning strategy. Factors such as your matrimonial property regime, legal
Any disposal of your offshore investments triggers a capital gains event, with the gain being calculated as the difference between the value at the time of sale and the base cost of the purchase. This means that, if you sell
Look for creative ways to generate additional income. The gig economy has made it easier than ever to earn extra money through tutoring, freelance work, renting out a room, or offering pet-sitting or delivery services. Every bit of extra income
One key advantage of purchasing a living annuity with your retirement capital is that it is not subject to Regulation 28, allowing for more aggressive investment strategies, including 100% offshore exposure via Rand-denominated feeder funds. Direct offshore investing is not
Keep in mind that any and all previous withdrawals and/or severance benefits are also taken into account when calculating the total taxable withdrawal, meaning that it is a cumulative total and not calculated on a pre-withdrawal basis. As such, be
A Type A trust is designed to provide financial security for a person with a severe mental or physical disability who is unable to support themselves financially. It can be either an inter vivos trust that is set up during
If you hold both discretionary and compulsory investments, structuring your withdrawals tax-efficiently is key to preserving your wealth. You must also manage drawdowns from your living annuity carefully to prevent premature depletion of your capital or future cashflow constraints.
If the executor named in your will has since emigrated, it may be wise to update your will and appoint someone based locally. This ensures a smoother estate administration process, avoiding delays and unnecessary financial burdens on your beneficiaries.
