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Out with maternity leave, in with parental leave

03 December 2025

A landmark ruling has redefined parental leave in South Africa. Here’s what changed.

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AI regulation on the horizon

03 December 2025

AI is here, and so is the need for regulation. Find out what South Africa is doing to govern its... rise.

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The tax distinction between local and foreign dividends

03 December 2025

Not all dividends are taxed the same. Discover how South Africa treats local vs foreign dividends, and why it matters.

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How 2025 redefined trust compliance in South Africa

03 December 2025

From stricter reporting to AI-driven enforcement, 2025 reshaped how trusts are managed. Here’s what you need to know.

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Out with maternity leave, in with parental leave

03 December 2025

A landmark ruling has redefined parental leave in South Africa. Here’s what changed.

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21
Article

AI regulation on the horizon

03 December 2025

AI is here, and so is the need for regulation. Find out what South Africa is doing to govern its... rise.

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23
Article

The tax distinction between local and foreign dividends

03 December 2025

Not all dividends are taxed the same. Discover how South Africa treats local vs foreign dividends, and why it matters.

READ MORE
23
Article

How 2025 redefined trust compliance in South Africa

03 December 2025

From stricter reporting to AI-driven enforcement, 2025 reshaped how trusts are managed. Here’s what you need to know.

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Five documents that speak for you when you are no longer able to speak for yourself

06 December 2023

There are many myths associated with estate planning—and one such myth is that its only for the wealthy.  In fact,... estate planning is for everyone, and people can benefit from ensuring that their assets and finances are properly taken care of after their death.

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Duties of Trustees

27 June 2023,  Corné Nunns

This article summarises the duties of trustees as follows:

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Trust-to-Trust: A fine line between delegation and abdication of trustee responsibilities

02 March 2022,  Theresa Tannous

Trustees are the guardians of the trust’s assets and have a duty to manage these assets in the best interests... of all beneficiaries, as outlined in the trust instrument.

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Court Overturns Gender-based Law

05 March 2021,  Corné Nunns, Theresa Tannous

An out-and-out disinheritance clause in a will executed more than 100 years ago that excluded female lineal descendants has been... overruled by the Constitutional Court

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Curatorship = A Relationship of Great Trust

01 September 2023,  Corné Nunns, Theresa Tannous

With all the vitamins we take in on a daily basis and medical advances happening every day, we tend to... live longer

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No Will = Intestate Succession

05 September 2019

The unfortunate tendency amongst the public at large, when trying to draft a Last Will and Testament themselves, in order... to have some sort of peace of mind when it comes to the devolution of their world-wide belongings, often has devastating consequences for their loved ones

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"Closing" of a trust - Whether, when and how to do it

02 May 2019,  Corné Nunns

Many years ago, when trusts were very popular, we decided to create a family trust in which to accumulate our... assets, as it seemed to be the right thing to do at the time. However, we have never used the trust and since its creation it has been dormant without any activity or assets. Is it possible to close a trust?

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Who should be the parties to a trust?

22 May 2018,  Corné Nunns

In order to safeguard his assets, John decides to create a family trust for the benefit of his immediate family... and future generations to come. His friend, Sue, tells him that she has heard or read in the media that the estate owner (being John) cannot be the founder of the trust if he is also to be appointed as a trustee and he may also not be named as a capital beneficiary. Sue suggests that she should be the founder of the trust that John wishes to create.

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