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Tag Archives: estate
Need a second chance? Get your will in order today!
Everybody deserves a second chance, the saying goes. With your will, you have unlimited “second chances” to correct any past mistakes or to change your mind. With so many chances, it is mind-boggling and tragic that court records are replete … Continue reading
ESTABLISH WHO THE EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE IS
If the deceased had a will, they may have nominated an individual or a financial institution to perform the function of the executor of the estate. If no executor is nominated or the nominated executor is unable or refuses to accept … Continue reading
DO YOUR LOVED ONES KNOW WHERE YOUR WILL IS?
This is such an important question to ask, as most people that have drafted a will believe that having drawn up a will is enough. Unfortunately, this is not the case and it is critical that you and your loved … Continue reading
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Tagged Beneficiaries, estate, WILL
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HOW TO REDUCE THE COSTS IN AN ESTATE
Ensure sufficient cash is available to avoid sale of assets – Fisa. Ingé Lamprecht / 7 March 2017 00:27 JOHANNESBURG – The death of a spouse, friend or relative is often an emotional time even before estate matters are addressed. And truth be … Continue reading
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Tagged Bond, Costs, estate
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HOW (NOT) TO DRAFT A WILL
JOHANNESBURG – It might be easy to argue that a will is an unnecessary document, especially if it won’t make any difference to the distribution of the assets in the estate. But beware. The argument is flawed for two reasons. … Continue reading
ENSURE SUFFICIENT CASH IS AVAILABLE TO AVOID SALE OF ASSETS IN YOUR ESTATE
JOHANNESBURG – The death of a spouse, friend or relative is often an emotional time even before estate matters are addressed. And truth be told, death can be an expensive and cumbersome affair, particularly if estate planning was neglected, the … Continue reading
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Tagged Cash, estate, Fisa
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ESTATE PLANNING FOR YOUNG ADULTS
It is very important for you to plan your estate, which could include a living will, a last will and a living trust. This can help families prepare for difficult times when you are no longer around to assist or … Continue reading
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Tagged Attorney, estate, WILL
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ESTATE PLANNING: PEACE OF MIND OR UNPLANNED HEADACHE
We meet with a number of clients annually to sign off their annual financial statements and taxes. In this meeting we usually ask, “Have you got a Will?” Mr and Mrs Client then often look at each other and turn … Continue reading
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Tagged Administration of Estates Act, estate, Last Will
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YOUR WILL – AN IMPORTANT DOCUMENT
Life is unpredictable, therefore we advise our clients to lose no time in drawing up their will and planning their estate. Below are important reasons why this should be one of your top priorities. Q: Why should I have a … Continue reading
DEALING WITH MARRIAGE AND ESTATE PLANNING
It is important to understand the legal implications of the marital property regime, especially when drafting a Last Will and Testament and also when entering into a marriage, as the regime chosen by the estate planner is going to affect … Continue reading
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Tagged Antenuptial, estate, Marriage
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