Estate planning may sound like something only attorneys and the wealthy should be concerned about, but it is actually a way of ensuring...

Failure to review a trust deed periodically can lead to serious legal and financial issues, disputes, and adverse consequences for...

A family trust is a popular and effective estate planning tool, enabling individuals to protect their assets, provide for their families,...

Inheriting assets from a South African estate when the beneficiary resides overseas can involve various legal, tax, and regulatory...

Introduction Discretionary trusts in South Africa are popular estate planning tools, allowing individuals to manage and protect their...

A trust may be established in various ways. The two most common ones are through a contract (between living persons) or by way of a last...

In the “old” days before 1984, couples intending to get married could only choose between two marital regimes in terms of legislation....

Clients often ask what they should do if one of their parents starts suffering from dementia. How does one even begin to manage the...

We all keep our fingers crossed for a good harvest, but what happens when I farm in my own name and pass away before harvest time? When a...