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Advice and guidance in respect of the drafting and execution of a will, planning and formation of a family / business / testamentary trust, taxation, compliance and fiduciary aspects, registration of trusts and safe storage of wills.
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Beneficial Ownership reporting: dormant and deregistered trusts
06 February 2025
Is reporting still required for dormant or deregistered trusts? Uncover the key details you need to know!
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Capital gains distributions between trusts – who gets taxed?
03 December 2024
Can the conduit principle be used in structures where there are multiple trusts? This issue has recently been heard by
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the Constitutional Court in the case of Thistle Trust v Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service (CCT 337/22) [2024] ZACC 19 which has guided how to tax capital gains in multi-tiered trust structures.
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When and how can a trustee resign from a trust?
03 December 2024
There is often great uncertainty and misconceptions when it comes to the resignation of trustees of a trust. In this
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article, we look at the requirements for the resignation of a trustee from an inter vivos trust and a testamentary trust.
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Article
Why the right executor is vital for your family
29 October 2024
Dealing with the passing of a loved one can be extremely difficult for family members, especially when it comes to
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handling all the administrative tasks accompanying the winding up of the deceased’s estate. This makes choosing the correct executor in your will a crucial step in ensuring that you leave your loved ones with a reliable and capab
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96
Article
Trustee responsibilities have become even heavier
26 June 2024
The Trust Property Control Act 57 of 1988 (“TPCA”) provides the framework for the effective and efficient operation of a
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trust. The Act confers a range of statutory duties on trustees when appointed, which duties have recently been extended by the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Act 22 of
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221
Article
The Omission of a Single Word Can Lead to a Will Being Contested
03 May 2024,
Jan van Zyl
The contents of an “inelegant and very badly drafted” will were recently the subject of a dispute in the South
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Gauteng High Court, in the matter Strauss vs Strauss and Others.The plaintiff instituted action claiming that the joint will of his parents not only made provision for the situation w
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Article
Beneficial Ownership reporting: dormant and deregistered trusts
06 February 2025
Is reporting still required for dormant or deregistered trusts? Uncover the key details you need to know!
READ MORE
12
Article
Capital gains distributions between trusts – who gets taxed?
03 December 2024
Can the conduit principle be used in structures where there are multiple trusts? This issue has recently been heard by
...
the Constitutional Court in the case of Thistle Trust v Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service (CCT 337/22) [2024] ZACC 19 which has guided how to tax capital gains in multi-tiered trust structures.
show more
READ MORE
85
Article
When and how can a trustee resign from a trust?
03 December 2024
There is often great uncertainty and misconceptions when it comes to the resignation of trustees of a trust. In this
...
article, we look at the requirements for the resignation of a trustee from an inter vivos trust and a testamentary trust.
show more
READ MORE
65
Article
Why the right executor is vital for your family
29 October 2024
Dealing with the passing of a loved one can be extremely difficult for family members, especially when it comes to
...
handling all the administrative tasks accompanying the winding up of the deceased’s estate. This makes choosing the correct executor in your will a crucial step in ensuring that you leave your loved ones with a reliable and capable person who can make good decisions and administer your estate following your wishes.
show more
READ MORE
96
Article
Trustee responsibilities have become even heavier
26 June 2024
The Trust Property Control Act 57 of 1988 (“TPCA”) provides the framework for the effective and efficient operation of a
...
trust. The Act confers a range of statutory duties on trustees when appointed, which duties have recently been extended by the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Act 22 of 2022 (“Amendment Act”) which amended the TPCA. In this article, we unpack the duties that form part of the responsibilities which are assumed when a trustee is appointed.
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221
Article
The Omission of a Single Word Can Lead to a Will Being Contested
03 May 2024,
Jan van Zyl
The contents of an “inelegant and very badly drafted” will were recently the subject of a dispute in the South
...
Gauteng High Court, in the matter Strauss vs Strauss and Others.The plaintiff instituted action claiming that the joint will of his parents not only made provision for the situation where they died within 30 days of each other, but also if the survivor died after the expiry of the 30-day period without having made a subsequent will. The first and second defendants are the plaintiff’s sisters.
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