Cut Out of the Will? How Maintenance Claims Override a Deceased’s Last Wishes
There is a widespread belief in South Africa that a person has complete freedom when writing a will. Many believe they can leave their entire estate to a charity, a new partner, or a favourite relative while leaving a spouse or children with nothing. While South African law respects freedom of testation (the right to […]
How trusts preserve generational wealth
The estate duty savings are compounded over several generations. Articles on trusts are often aimed at settlors or donors to highlight the benefit of trusts and the role they play in estate planning at the ‘first-generation’ level. In this article, the author aims to illustrate to second-generation beneficiaries the effect of the decisions their parents […]