financial affairs

For those who find themselves caring for parents who have been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, this anomaly can be an incredibly frustrating one as they generally face a situation where they are unable to take control of their
Take intentional steps to ensure that you have your own financial profile independent from your spouse’s. To achieve this, ensure that you have a well-managed bank account in your own name and at least one credit facility in your name,
If there are specific assets in your estate that you intend bequeathing to your minor children, it is important that you provide for this carefully in your Will. Remember, in terms of our law, children under the age of 18
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
An alternative to appointing a Curator Bonis or Administrator is to set up a Special Trust Type A, which is a trust created solely for the benefit of a person with a mental or physical disability which prevents him from
If you’ve previously made a soft loan to a friend or family member, you may be regretting that decision and contemplating asking for the money back.