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Testamentary Trusts

by Nicolene Schoeman-Louw | Jun 25, 2018 | Estate Planning, Execution of Wills and Administration of Estates, Publications

We all have read and heard somewhere in our lives of the importance of a Will. However, we have not heard the reasons as to why we need to make provision for a testamentary trust in our Wills. As we are celebrating Youth Month in June, we are now more aware than ever...

Sectional title scheme – how do owners institute legal proceedings?

by Nicolene Schoeman-Louw | Mar 20, 2018 | Civil Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Commercial law, Conveyancing and Property law, Estate Planning, Publications

Ownership of a Section Title is made up of three elements; namely individual ownership, joint ownership and membership of a body corporate. Individual ownership is the section you purchased whereas joint ownership is the part know as common property. The section...

Wills, Trusts and Estates: The Importance of reviewing a trust

by Nicolene Schoeman-Louw | Jun 21, 2017 | Estate Planning

Despite the skepticism with which they are viewed by SARS and the ever-tightening regulatory environment, trusts remain invaluable tools in estate planning. Especially if they are setup to serve a well-planned and predefined purpose. Another misconception, is that...

Why the process of winding up a deceased’s estate is lengthy

by Nicolene Schoeman-Louw | Mar 27, 2017 | Estate Planning, Execution of Wills and Administration of Estates, Publications

The process of claiming from a deceased’s estate can be a daunting exercise for surviving family members, especially if the deceased was the sole bread-winner. Family members are often under the impression that, once there is a death in the family, the estate of the...

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