Explore the Category

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

20 July 2026

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

When your wealth crosses borders, your will must too

14 July 2026

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

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.

The invisible innovation in wills and estate administration supporting bereaved families in SA

23 June 2026

For many South Africans, a will is still a once-off legal document, drafted, signed and stored away for “one day”, not to be thought of again, if at all.

quick poll

Question

The strongest deterrent against FSP compliance missteps is or should be:

Answer

A criminal conviction Debarment Fine or penalty Any of the above can work

View the Results

1Life turns WhatsApp into a fully transactional insurance platform

09 June 2026

A Guide to Special Trusts – Who Qualifies and What the Benefits Are

08 June 2026

Make Estate Planning simple, fast and more affordable with Discovery

04 June 2026

Estate Planning – 3 Lessons We Learn from Moms

07 May 2026

Connecting Bob Marley, Pablo Picasso, Jimi Hendrix & Abraham Lincoln

23 April 2026

Balancing Wills and trusts for total protection

21 April 2026

When Death Becomes a Debt: Why South Africans Need an Event of Death Analysis

13 April 2026

Trusts, Addiction & Responsibility: A Guide for South African Trustees

27 March 2026

2 3 4 › »

Life Insurance / Estates & Wills