The Estate Process

ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS EARLY IT IS NOT JUST ABOUT TRYING TO AVOID TAX By Deidré Valentine 05/09/2026 They say death comes like a thief in the night. Although this is true for most people, there are some who, during their final days on earth, have the opportunity to put their affairs in order. While […]

Insurers penalise you, but…

By Andró Griessel 1 February, 2025 Every five years or so, I get the urge to rant and rave about what I see as the murky underworld of contractual savings products. The companies offering these products seem untouchable, continuing to siphon millions of rands from unsuspecting savers every month. These products serve the interests of […]

Estates: Cash is king

By Elmie de Jager Guard against a liquidity crisis for your heirs A few weeks ago, my colleague wrote an article about how the largest share of family assets are often owned by the husband. He pointed out that it usually works well, until the husband dies. In these cases, the will usually states that […]