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Would your heirs mismanage millions - when a testamentary trust becomes essential

20 July 2026 | Estates & Wills

Should your heirs have full, unrestricted control over your living annuity when you die?

The independence illusion: Who will protect your financial wellbeing when you can't?

20 July 2026 | General

Many young South Africans believe that financial protection is something you only need once you have children or other dependents. If nobody relies on you financially, the thinking goes, there is little worth protecting.

When your wealth crosses borders, your will must too

14 July 2026 | Estates & Wills

As more South Africans build wealth internationally through offshore investments, foreign property and global business interests, estate planning becomes increasingly complex.

A recent court case: When “vested” doesn’t mean “payable”

03 July 2026 | Estates & Wills

It is not often that an estate I have administered, and where necessary defended in my capacity as executor, finds its way into reported case law. I am grateful this one did.