The advantages of having a will

The advantages of having a will

Most of us work hard and act prudently to build up and protect our estate. We want to enjoy the benefits of our labour and ultimately, provide for our dependants. To achieve this, we conclude many contracts and sign numerous documents. It seems foolhardy to undo all...
Top Ten Reasons to Have a Will

Top Ten Reasons to Have a Will

Having a will is arguably one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family. Not only can a will legally protect your spouse, children, and assets, it can also spell out exactly how you would like things handled after you have passed on. While...
The importance of updating your will regularly

The importance of updating your will regularly

Covid-19 is probably the word trending the most throughout the entire globe, for the wrong reasons I might add, and it is certainly serving as a wake-up call to a lot of us to update our personal affairs, of which our last will and testament should be the number one...
How many wills do I need?

How many wills do I need?

How Many Wills do I Need? Dying intestate or without a valid will, causes a host of problems. The greatest of which is you cannot always be assured that the person that you want to receive your assets will do so. You also cannot confirm who will be responsible for...
6 Ways to use a trust in estate planning

6 Ways to use a trust in estate planning

The increased focus on trusts by the SA Revenue Service, as well as revenue authorities abroad, raises the question of whether trusts should still be used in estate planning or not. Hilary Dudley, managing director of Citadel Fiduciary, says it has become much more...