estate planner
Where bonded fixed property is bequeathed to your children, they may be required to register a bond over the property in their own name and, if they do not qualify for a bond, they may be forced to sell the
In order to bring an application for administrator, it must be proved that the mentally incapacitated person meets the criteria set out by the Mental Health Care Act in terms of diagnosis and medical evidence.
Probate is a procedure whereby your South African-drafted Will is approved by the foreign legal authority as valid so that your foreign assets can be administered, although keep in mind that obtaining a probate order may delay the winding up
When contemplating a trust structure, do not lose sight of the fact that running a trust adds a layer of complexity and costs to your financial affairs. When setting up a family trust, keep in mind that you will be
If a couple is married in community of property, both spouses remain jointly and severally liable for all the debt in estate, including any debt that was incurred before the date of marriage. Upon the death of the first-dying spouse,
Another mechanism for ensuring effective succession planning is by nominating beneficiaries to your life policy or living annuity. If you wish to provide capital to your spouse and/or children in the event of your death, taking out life cover is
