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A Willful Shift: New Data Shows Increased Growth in Estate Planning

30 May 2025 | Estates & Wills

Just a few years ago, most people still thought that a last will and testament was only for the wealthy or elite. New research shows that ongoing consumer education is paying off as more and more people start to understand that getting their wills drafted is an important and essential step in securing their legacy and their family’s future.

‘I’ve got you’: Why South African youth prioritise funeral cover

29 May 2025 | Estates & Wills

When many young South Africans enter the job market, they do so with more than their own dreams in tow. Their families have often made significant sacrifices to get them there, with the unspoken expectation that, once employed, they’ll help uplift the household financially.

Understanding Spousal Status and Marital Regimes in Financial and Estate Planning

26 May 2025 | Estates & Wills

Determining whether a person is married for legal purposes and tax purposes is paramount in their financial or estate planning journey. Of further importance is whether a marriage is in or out of community of property.

Asset-rich, cash-poor - Why some wealthy estates take years to wind

23 May 2025 | Estates & Wills

In South Africa, the admin of winding up a deceased estate takes around a year – and sometimes several years – before assets are transferred to heirs.