Trusts & Estates
May an Electronic Signature Be Used to Properly Execute a Will
The Kimberley High Court recently handed down judgment in the matter of Mokgoro N.O. // The Master of the High Court, Kimberley ZANCHC 60 (1 August 2025). ...
Protect Your Family’s Assets with Effective Estate Planning
Make sure your assets are managed and distributed according to your wishes. Estate planning is an important step in protecting your family's future and avoi ...
Testamentary Trusts vs. Inter vivos Trusts
In an era of economic uncertainty and evolving tax laws, South Africans are increasingly turning to trusts to safeguard their assets. But with options such ...
Estate Duty and the Importance of Due Diligence in Estates
Estate planning is the cornerstone of financial security, ensuring that your assets are distributed according to your wishes while minimizing tax liabilitie ...
Drafting your last Will and Testament should be your first priority
There are two key pieces of legislation which govern the manner in which a deceased estate it devolved upon death, namely the Intestate Succession Act 81 of ...
Understanding living wills
When one thinks of a will, the first thing that comes to mind is probably a last will and testament. This type of will expresses a person’s wishes after they h ...