deceased estate
A usufruct is created where a testator gives someone the right to the income or use of a specific asset, such as a house. For example, a husband may grant his wife usufruct over their home until she dies, although
The matrimonial property regime that you choose at the outset of your marriage has far-reaching implications in respect of your assets, debt, insolvency, divorce and death.
In your estate planning file, you can include instructions pertaining to your burial or funeral. This can be in the form of guidance to your loved ones as to whether you wish to be buried or cremated, where you would
If you have minor children, the other parent will be the legal guardian to your children in the event of your death. However, in the case of simultaneous death or where the other parent is no longer alive, the state
As is evident, the process of winding up an estate is lengthy, time-consuming and administratively intensive. It also requires that the Executor has a good understanding of accounting, finance and tax.
Even a seemingly insignificant oversight can change the meaning of your Will entirely and lead to unintended consequences.
f a business owner dies or becomes permanently disabled, he would naturally want to ensure that the remaining shareholders have enough capital to buy his shares from his deceased estate. Depending on the value of the business, the surviving shareholders
It is important to make plans for the possibility that you may suddenly become mentally incapacitated. A general power of attorney is not valid in instances where the principal has no mental capacity and would therefore be of no use.
Estate planning is often perceived as planning for your death. However, much of estate planning involves events that occur during your lifetime and includes financial planning, selecting an appropriate marriage regime, tax and business planning, offshore investing and retirement planning.
