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Administration of Deceased Estates

Administration of deceased estates, include advice and guidance, executorships, preparation of all documentation for submission to the Master of the High Court, preparation of agreements, management of estate assets and liabilities, and all related aspects to ensure a successful administration of a deceased estate.

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Director, Wills, Trusts & Estates

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When and how can a trustee resign from a trust?

03 December 2024

There is often great uncertainty and misconceptions when it comes to the resignation of trustees of a trust. In this... article, we look at the requirements for the resignation of a trustee from an inter vivos trust and a testamentary trust.

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Why the right executor is vital for your family

29 October 2024

Dealing with the passing of a loved one can be extremely difficult for family members, especially when it comes to... handling all the administrative tasks accompanying the winding up of the deceased’s estate. This makes choosing the correct executor in your will a crucial step in ensuring that you leave your loved ones with a reliable and capab

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Curator versus Administrator

26 July 2024, Aqeelah Petersen

The difference between the two applications, other than the obvious cost implication, is that the common law (High Court) application... is applicable to any situation where the person becomes incapable of managing his/her own affairs, whereas the administrator application (through the office of the Master) can only be utilized if the person has a men

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The taxes applicable to a deceased estate

29 May 2024

When a person passes, their estate must be reported to SARS and so becomes a new taxpayer with various taxes... applicable. If the deceased had foreign assets, international taxes may also apply. The executor of the deceased estate is responsible for handling all tax matters related to the deceased estate, which can become quite complex, depending on

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Safeguarding your legacy for your children

26 March 2024

For any parent, the question of how to protect and provide for their children after their passing is a burning... concern that arises long before the first child is born. In this article, we explore how parents can safeguard their legacy for their children.

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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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You must take capital gains tax into account in your estate planning

04 October 2023

When assisting clients with estate planning and discussing the tax considerations applicable to their estate upon their death, an often... misunderstood and unplanned for consequence following a death is capital gains tax (“CGT”). In this article, we take a closer look at some of the considerations that come into play with respect to CGT a

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Curatorship = A Relationship of Great Trust

01 September 2023, Corné Nunns, Theresa Tannous

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When and how can a trustee resign from a trust?

03 December 2024

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Why the right executor is vital for your family

29 October 2024

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Curator versus Administrator

26 July 2024, Aqeelah Petersen

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The taxes applicable to a deceased estate

29 May 2024

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Safeguarding your legacy for your children

26 March 2024

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

06 December 2023

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You must take capital gains tax into account in your estate planning

28 August 2023

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Curatorship = A Relationship of Great Trust

01 December 2020, 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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Capital gains distributions between trusts – who gets taxed?

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