September 5, 2018
Published by blog_admin at September 5, 2018
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When drafting your Last Will and Testament you will have to decide who to nominate as executor of your estate. Your executor’s responsibilities It is your […]
August 23, 2018
Published by blog_admin at August 23, 2018
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A question that is often asked of attorneys is: “Why do I need a Will?” The answer is simple. Without a Will, the winding up of […]
August 31, 2017
Published by cafblog at August 31, 2017
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It is something you are not able to rectify! Why must you have a will? By making a will you ensure that your assets are disposed […]
June 28, 2016
Published by cafblog at June 28, 2016
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Trusts can serve two important functions; that is to protect assets as well as create certain tax benefits. Some examples are the following: Firstly, in a […]
June 28, 2016
Published by cafblog at June 28, 2016
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In 2007 the Law Society of South Africa started the Initiative known as “National Wills Week” which aims at giving all people in South Africa access […]
March 17, 2016
Published by cafblog at March 17, 2016
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Usufruct, usus and habitatio are personal servitudes. These servitudes are sometimes considered as an estate planning tool to reduce estate duty, but testators don’t always realise […]
August 12, 2015
Published by cafblog at August 12, 2015
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A Trust can be described as a legal entity which is created by the founder, who places assets under the control of the Trustees. This either […]
March 12, 2015
Published by cafblog at March 12, 2015
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‘Estate planning’ has been defined as the process of creating and managing a programme that is designed to: Preserve, increase and protect your assets during your […]