Articles

If you'd like more advice, here's a list of Advice articles compiled for you by Sanlam Trust.

• Accrual system: Examples of a standard calculation at death of first-dying

• Freezing and availability of funds at death

• Are you sure your will has been signed and drawn up correctly?

• Administration of an estate, and obstacles in the process

• Does your will say what you really mean

• Events other than death can catch your dependents unawares

• How to prevent delays in the administration of estates

• Inheritances not always protected against debt

• Is your last will your last wish?

• Myths regarding wills and estates

• Nomination of guardians sometimes a headache

• Possible problems if the spouse who is expected to live the longest dies first

• Problems experienced with wills

• Risks of extensions on someone else's property

• The difference between an income beneficiary of a testamentary trust and a usufructuary

• The impact of incorrectly worded wills

• The importance of offshore fiduciary service providers

• The importance of regularly reviewing a will

• These estates can be administered more cheaply and quickly

• Trustees have a responsible task

• Trusts can help to save on estate duty

• Types of trusts and how they work

• Usufruct - beware of a cash deficit in your estate

• Usufruct could be a burden to your heirs

• What do you expect of the person who draws up your will?

• What you should know about wills

• Matters to which newly divorced persons must attend