Estate Planning in a Second Marriage: What a Will Alone Cannot Resolve
A second marriage introduces a layer of legal and financial complexity that most couples underestimate. When both parties bring children, assets, and, in many cases, prior divorce settlements into a new union, the standard estate planning question shifts from “who gets what?” to “what does the law say happens first?” The answer depends heavily on […]
Estate planning in South Africa: Essential questions answered
Estate planning is a critical part of financial planning, yet it often gets overlooked. This process involves drafting a will, assigning assets to beneficiaries, and understanding how a deceased estate will be administered. To shed light on this topic, here are answers to some frequently asked questions about estate planning that might assist in helping […]
Estate planning for young adults
It is very important for you to plan your estate, which could include a living will, a last will and a living trust. This can help families prepare for difficult times when you are no longer around to assist or advise them. Our lives get busier and more complicated by the day, so estate planning […]
PLANNING YOUR ESTATE AS NEWLYWEDS
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 form of marriage they are in. It is therefore important to keep the following in mind when planning the years ahead together. Marriage in community of property There is […]
PLANNING YOUR ESTATE AS NEWLYWEDS
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 form of marriage they are in. It is therefore important to keep the following in mind when planning the years ahead together. Marriage in community of property There is […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ESTATE PLANNING
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 benefit of your dependents on your death. What is estate planning? “Estate planning” has been defined as the process of creating and managing a programme that is designed to: […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ESTATE PLANNING
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 benefit of your dependents on your death. What is estate planning? “Estate planning” has been defined as the process of creating and managing a programme that is designed to: […]
THE HEAVY COSTS OF SETTLING AN ESTATE
If you have never planned your estate, perhaps now is a good time to consider it. This will be to you and your family’s benefit, as there are often hidden costs which come into effect at the time of passing, that are not taken into account when you plan your estate and inheritance. Expenses when […]