business trust
Bewind trusts are created as trading vehicles and provide trustees with limited liability as well as certain tax benefits for beneficiaries. In a bewind trust, the trust founder sets up the trust in such a way that the assets and
Key to the validity of a trust is that the trust founder relinquishes full control of the assets transferred to the trust. It must be clear that the trust founder hands over control of the assets to his nominated trustees
Tax planning is an important part of your overall estate plan, and it’s important to factor in the various taxes that your estate may be liable for. Keep in mind that your death will trigger a capital gain meaning that,
Given the fact that you will be relinquishing control of your assets, you need to ensure that your trustees have the requisite skill and expertise to manage the trust assets. Remember, if you are setting up a family trust, you
