Life Insurance / Estates & Wills

Estate executorship - first steps to take when a family member dies

When a loved one passes away and you are either nominated as the executor in the deceased’s will - or discover that the deceased had no will to begin with - the process of winding up the estate may seem to be a daunting task.

Mauritius – A country to die in

Who manages your money when you’re no longer able to do so?

Legendary actor Bruce Willis has aphasia, and so does one out of every 272 South Africans.

Things that you need to consider when sharing your finances with a partner

When people enter into long-term relationships, they often embrace a ‘what’s mine is yours’ approach to sharing their lives with each other. While this type of ‘collaborative’ lifestyle does have its advantages - not least the convenience and cost effectiveness of a single shared bank account, or the ability to purchase a bigger property by pooling your income as co-applicants for a bond, it’s important to realise that a shared approach to financial management is not without its risks.