by Showkat Mukadam | Sep 5, 2024 | Opinion
Many of the costs involved and fees that may be charged when winding up a deceased estate are set out quite clearly in the Administration of Estates Act. However, the Act does not set out all the costs and expenses that may arise in a deceased estate. The costs and...
by studio@brandesign.co.za | Aug 8, 2024 | Opinion
Legacy Fiduciary Services Welcomes Professor Muneer Abduroaf to External Advisory Board In our ongoing commitment to excellence and comprehensive advisory services, Legacy Fiduciary Services is proud to announce the addition of Professor Muneer Abduroaf to our...
by Chris Murphy | Jul 3, 2023 | Opinion
Trustees face additional administration obligations with heavy sanctions in place for any failure to comply. In our previous email bulletin we advised of the amendments made to the Trust Property Control Act imposing the obligation on every Trustee to prepare and...
by Chris Murphy | Jun 27, 2023 | Opinion
Estate planning is the process of putting together a comprehensive plan for the distribution of your assets upon your death. This is of utmost importance in South Africa, where the law requires that your estate be distributed according to a valid Will. Estate planning...
by Charles Evison | Mar 29, 2023 | Opinion
The consequences of South-Africa’s grey-listing by the Financial Action Task Force (“FAFT”) may be subtle but they are far reaching, especially when it comes to the increased record keeping obligations placed on Trustees of South African Trusts. In an effort to avoid...
by Alfred Bester | Mar 27, 2023 | Opinion
Estate planning is an integral component of financial planning and management, particularly for individuals with high-value assets such as art, yachts, and other high-value passion investments. These assets require careful consideration when it comes to estate...
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