Divorce is an extremely traumatic and disruptive experience. Apart from the legal implications and emotional turmoil, there are also important – but often overlooked – financial aspects that need to be considered, PSG Wealth discusses ten of these below. (more…)
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Is your children’s inheritance protected?
Let’s get this straight: Having a Will is not sufficient. Rather, having a proper drafted Will in line with your wishes is the fundamental, basic, main prize. Nothing less than this is good enough. (more…)
No Last Will as the New Year kicks in? No way!
Dying without carefully preparing a Last Will and Testament that specifically outlines who should inherit your belongings, causes unnecessary distress at an already difficult time for your family and friends. The absence of a Will also means that the law will decide who gets what, and how much. (more…)
Estate planning: are trusts still effective?
By Sean Gaskell, Group Managing Director at the Geneva Management Group As a result of recent legislative changes, the tax structures some financial planners had set up solely to assist their clients avoid or defer donations tax and estate duty might no longer be effective. Section 7C of the Income Tax Act, introduced by the […]
Wills drafted free of charge during national wills week
During National Wills Week, 11 September to 15 September, people across the country have the chance to have their Wills drafted free of charge. With this in mind, individuals should take the time to learn more about the drafting of valid and legally enforceable wills, to make the most of this opportunity. (more…)
Offshore investing: No freedom of succession in Mauritius
South Africa practices freedom of succession (subject to certain exclusions) and South African residents are, in essence, free to bequeath their assets to whoever they please. “A number of countries do not have this freedom of succession and they apply forced succession. – such as Mauritius,” says Gordon Stuart, Director of Accuro’s Mauritius office. He was […]
Offshore investing: One Will or two?
South African fiduciary practitioners regularly find that their clients or estates have an international element, says Oliver Phipps of Lester Aldridge Solicitors in the United Kingdom. He was speaking at the 7th Annual FISA Conference in Sandton today. (more…)
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Final countdown to Old Mutual Limited listing on African stock exchanges
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SARB QB: Current account deficit pushed to highest level in 2 years
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Reaction to NHI proposals following the Minister’s comments today
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SARB Quarterly Bulletin: Personal finances deteriorate in Q1
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Market conditions starting to favour active managers
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Final countdown to Old Mutual Limited listing on African stock exchanges
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Financial planning key to narrowing SA gender gap
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FAIS Act and Twin Peaks cost billions and add nothing: FMF
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Alexander Forbes partners with black-owned healthcare consultancy firm
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Effects Of Trump Tariffs Remain Limited For Now, But Could Escalate If China Retaliates: Report
