A trust is a legal arrangement where ownership of property is transferred to trustees, who manage it for the general benefit of identified beneficiaries or to fulfil clearly defined objectives set out in the trust deed. Trusts fall into two ma ...
The voetstoots clause: A relic on a modern battlefield
Today is the day: the moving truck is ready and packed. The sky hangs grey with a chilling Southeaster, but none of that matters. Today is the day you move into your new house, your new home. A few hours pass, and boxes litter every room. You ...
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 as testamentary and inter vivos trusts, how do you choose the right one? What are they? ...