October 7, 2024
Published by client-admin at October 7, 2024
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An important function of an executor, the person who is appointed by the Master of the High Court to administer a deceased estate, is to account […]
August 16, 2024
Published by client-admin at August 16, 2024
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Winding up an estate in South Africa is a meticulous process governed by the Administration of Estates Act 66 of 1965. It involves the collection and […]
April 30, 2021
Published by client-admin at April 30, 2021
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Scenario Mr Reyneke owns a farm in South Africa and in terms of his last will and testament he bequeathed the said farm to his two […]
May 2, 2019
Published by Visagie Vos at May 2, 2019
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All the powers of a trustee are ‘fiduciary’, which means that they must be exercised as follows: in the best interests of all the beneficiaries; only […]
June 12, 2018
Published by Visagie Vos at June 12, 2018
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When a person dies, they leave behind an estate which includes everything they own. Estate Duty is payable on the estate of every person who dies […]
June 12, 2018
Published by Visagie Vos at June 12, 2018
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During a person’s lifetime s/he will gather assets, in other words, belongings such as a house or a motor vehicle. These assets and liabilities will form […]
February 8, 2018
Published by Visagie Vos at February 8, 2018
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For newlyweds, one of the most important tasks to attend to is estate planning. The estate planning will depend on what the couple wants and what […]
June 21, 2017
Published by Visagie Vos at June 21, 2017
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During a person’s lifetime s/he will gather assets, in other words, belongings such as a house or a motor vehicle. These assets and liabilities will form […]
May 22, 2017
Published by Visagie Vos at May 22, 2017
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The main aim of planning your estate is to ensure that as much of the accumulated wealth is utilised for your own benefit and for the […]