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If you have children under the age of 18, keep in mind that in terms of our law, they are incapable of inheriting directly. This means that any assets bequeathed directly to them may either be held in the Guardian’s
Where a special power of attorney has been granted, this mandate normally terminates automatically after the agent has performed the specific juristic act that he has been authorised to carry out. However, while the principal to a power of attorney
The estate planning mechanisms required to assist with the management of a dementia patent’s affairs also come at a price. Where someone has an early dementia diagnosis, setting up a Special Trust Type A to house the assets of the
When contemplating taking out dread disease cover, give consideration to the level of medical aid cover you enjoy. Remember, the purpose of dread disease cover is to provide you with financial assistance in the event of diagnosis to help with
Common diseases which are a function of aging include cancer, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, heart and vascular diseases, Parkinson’s disease, hearing loss, cataracts and refractive errors, osteoarthritis, diabetes, and depression – and, sadly, many aged people tend to suffer from several
The emotional impact of adult children emigrating from South Africa was brought starkly into the spotlight during last year’s hard lockdown where the plight of many isolated and lonely old people confined to retirement homes was noted. Many older people
A very effective option for the administration of your spouse’s financial affairs is to set up a Special Trust Type A which is a trust created solely for the benefit of a person with mental or physical disability and which
Even once their adult children have their own homes and families, many retirees choose to hold on to the family home for sentimental reasons rather than downscaling to a more manageable-sized property. If the longer-term plan is to ultimately downscale
