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The certainty of an executor in uncertain times

The certainty of an executor in uncertain times

23 June 2020

While the COVID-19 pandemic has made many people reflect on their estate planning, it’s also added some complications to this process. Estate executors may have a tough task ahead, this will make it critical to nominate the right person to act in a way that will protect your legacy.

Heirs need to be more aware of how an estate will be wound up

Heirs need to be more aware of how an estate will be wound up

17 June 2020

Untangling the threads holding an estate together and ensuring that the executor reduces the emotional strain on heirs is a critical part of ensuring the testator’s wishes are met and administered correctly.

Where there’s a Will, there’s a way

Where there’s a Will, there’s a way

10 June 2020

We live in uncertain times and the events of late are proof of this. Not only are these events uncertain but the timing of them is equally uncertain.

Solving the challenges of validating a Will during Lockdown

Solving the challenges of validating a Will during Lockdown

08 May 2020

The burden of Lockdown has caused many to question the validity of their Wills, as they struggle to have their Wills printed and witnessed by two independent witnesses. However, Capital Legacy has pushed the boundaries to find innovative ways to ensure that your Will, the most important document you should sign even while in lockdown, will be honoured despite lockdown regulations. This is a first-of-its-kind solution to meet the challenge that has been created by Covid-19, lockdown and social distancing rules.

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Ensuring your future estate is properly managed

Ensuring your future estate is properly managed

07 May 2020
Testamentary Trusts: the importance of careful and concise wording

Testamentary Trusts: the importance of careful and concise wording

30 April 2020
FISA asks for drafting and execution of wills to be declared an essential service during the lockdown

FISA asks for drafting and execution of wills to be declared an essential service during the lockdown

20 April 2020
Coronavirus lockdown shows how South Africa’s laws around E-Signatures on last wills and testaments are out-of-date

Coronavirus lockdown shows how South Africa’s laws around E-Signatures on last wills and testaments are out-of-date

06 April 2020
Why beneficiary nominations are central to estate planning

Why beneficiary nominations are central to estate planning

21 January 2020
Financial advice for the new year – Save, Invest, Protect

Financial advice for the new year – Save, Invest, Protect

13 January 2020
Three Surprising Ways Divorce can affect your Will

Three Surprising Ways Divorce can affect your Will

10 January 2020
Living life to the fullest

Living life to the fullest

05 December 2019