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The Power of the Will

The Power of the Will

Wills week is upon us and today I would like to take some time to tell you a bit more about the dangers of dying without a valid will in South Africa. The Oxford dictionary defines a will as… Sound exciting? No? I kind of expected as much. With the baton blatantly...

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The changing landscape of family offices

The changing landscape of family offices

At Trustees for the Future, we're thrilled to share the latest insights on the changing landscape of Family Offices. Traditionally, Family Offices have been the domain of high-net-worth families, expertly guiding them through financial, investment, estate, and...

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FAMILY OFFICES: A VARIATION EMERGES

FAMILY OFFICES: A VARIATION EMERGES

By Sydney EckleyFiduciary Advisor The traditional concept of a “Family Office” has predominantly been reserved for casual corporate conversation in distinguished company, over chilled champagne, and crisp caviar cocktails. If the latter is even a real thing. You’ll...

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What if you manage your Trust, like you service your car?

What if you manage your Trust, like you service your car?

By Sydney EckleyFiduciary Advisor You might have heard rumours of changes in trust law. You might even have heard of the amendments to the Trust Property Control Act (“TPCA”) and the rigorous reporting standards recently published by SARS. If not, feel free to read...

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Trusts are changing once more, ensure you adapt

Trusts are changing once more, ensure you adapt

By now, it is trite that the value of an appropriately administered Trust, cannot be understated. What might be less widely publicised is the fact that throughout the years, Trust administration has undergone innumerable changes, constantly and fiercely testing the...

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Offshore Assets and Wills

Offshore Assets and Wills

SYDNEY CHARLES ALFRED ECKLEYFiduciary Advisor It should come as no surprise that an unambiguous and properly drafted will is always an essential part of estate planning in South Africa but with each passing day it becomes ever more prevalent for clients to approach...

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