Tag: estate administration
Fixing lengthy delays on deceased estates
Losing a loved one is hard. It’s even more difficult to deal with such a loss in the face of long and complicated estate administration processes. It can become emotionally and financially taxing. In South Africa, it is not uncommon for a deceased estate to take two to five years to finalise.
Wills, estate planning and generational wealth
Although a will is essential, holistic estate planning ensures that the next generation has financial freedom. This may seem obvious and straightforward, but there are many considerations and legalities that can make this process hard to navigate on your own.
National Wills Week – the role of an executor can be...
The most recent estimates by the Master of the High Court are that as many as 70% of South Africans do not have a legally executable will. What this means is that for many South Africans, the death of a family member or loved one is surrounded by confusion, disarray and conflict.
National Wills Week – to have and to hold a signed...
National Wills Week will be held this week from 13 to 17 September 2021. This is an ideal opportunity to draft a will or to review an existing will. In recent times, we have come to realise that death can happen to anyone, at any time. Death does not discriminate against age. Whether you’re young or old it is therefore important to ensure your affairs are in order.
Women – leave a legacy your loved ones deserve
As a result of the pandemic, women are more financially exposed than ever. According to our latest Household Financial Wellness Insights, released together with UNISA, women who make up 51.1% of the South African population, were hardest hit by the lockdown.
