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...

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? 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...

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...

When making your will, think about how much you have to leave and who gets what. This guide will help you work out the basics, so you can get started with writing your will. Making your will – step by step What to do once you’ve made your will Making your will – step...

If you are married, it's important to understand what will happen to the marital property when you die, says attorney Simon Dippenaar. You may have an antenuptial contract in place and you may have opted for a particular marital regime for a good reason – but it's...