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In South Africa, a valid Will determines who your beneficiaries will be and how your estate will be distributed when you pass away. Having a
The South African law relating to a deceased person’s estate, and who their beneficiaries will be, is set out by legislation. If a person dies
A family trust is an estate-planning instrument that creates a legal relationship between various people. When a trust is established, a person (the founder) or
An essential part of an effective estate plan includes having a will drafted by an experienced professional to ensure that it meets all the legal
The Administration of Estates Act 66 of 1965 sets out the procedures that must be used in administering a deceased estate such as applying for
When a person dies in South Africa without leaving a valid will, the Intestate Succession Act 81 of 1987 will come into operation. The Act