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Key estate planning factors to consider when moving abroad

Key estate planning factors to consider when moving abroad

01 October 2019

In our modern, globalised world, many people are moving abroad, whether just temporarily or permanently emigrating, or they have children who have moved abroad.

Mom, take note!

Mom, take note!

26 September 2019

At least 60% of South African households are headed up by a single parent, according to StatsSA. In most instances, a single mother.

Tax and its effects on a deceased estate

Tax and its effects on a deceased estate

17 September 2019

In recent years, the effect of various taxes on a deceased estate has become more and more important to take into consideration when attending to estate planning prior to the drafting of one’s Will.

Wills Week – a valuable opportunity to safeguard the future

Wills Week – a valuable opportunity to safeguard the future

11 September 2019

South Africa’s National Wills Week 2019 takes place from September 16-20 to emphasise the importance of drafting a will as part of a comprehensive estate planning process. Wills Week, which is an annual nationwide initiative, encourages members of the public to visit participating institutions to have their wills drafted at no cost. To help South Africans avoid the consequences of dying without a valid will, Ecsponent Financial Services is supporting National Wills Week by offering helpful estate planning information and a free wills drafting service during the month of September.

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If you had to hazard a guess, when do you reckon the COFI Bill will be signed into law?

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The trust is dead – long live the trust!

The trust is dead – long live the trust!

27 August 2019
Divorce and Death – the impact of Section 2B on your will

Divorce and Death – the impact of Section 2B on your will

23 August 2019
Cash shortfalls in an estate may have unnecessary negative consequences for beneficiaries

Cash shortfalls in an estate may have unnecessary negative consequences for beneficiaries

14 August 2019
Make sure you are aware of the following when drawing up your will

Make sure you are aware of the following when drawing up your will

28 June 2019
Aretha Franklin’s three wills and the dangers of DIY-ing

Aretha Franklin’s three wills and the dangers of DIY-ing

25 June 2019
Can and should you pay estate duty in advance?

Can and should you pay estate duty in advance?

29 April 2019
How financial freedom ties into estate planning

How financial freedom ties into estate planning

08 April 2019
Avoiding unnecessary hardship in case of serious illness

Avoiding unnecessary hardship in case of serious illness

12 March 2019