Although the administration of a deceased estate involves the distribution of benefits to legatees and beneficiaries, the law also requires that applicable taxes and deductions be made before any distribution can be made.
It is important that deductions and taxes are taken into consideration during estate planning and when a will is drawn as this is a complex process especially when the concerned has died.
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Posted by Cor van Deventer on Thursday, November 5, 2020 Views: 63
Setting up a trust is aptly a trusted way to secure inheritance for the benefit of beneficiaries.
A trust can be described as either an inter vivos trust (living trust) which is set up during the life time of the trust founder, or a testamentary trust whose set up is provided for in a will, to be set up when the testator passes away.
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Posted by Cor van Deventer on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 Views: 61
Many South Africans are wondering if executing a will during lockdown is possible and, if so, how can it be done while meeting all the legal requirements? Here are some tips on executing a will during lockdown.
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Posted by Cor van Deventer on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 Views: 515
