EPISODE · May 5, 2025 · 17 MIN
Everything Counts | Ep 21: Understanding wills - Part 2
from Investec Focus Radio SA · host Investec
In this episode, Lieze-Marie Brink and Jacques Van Niekerk from the Investec Tax and Fiduciary team dive into the critical aspects of wills and estate planning in South Africa. They explore why having a will is essential, especially in ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes, and the importance of establishing trusts. Jump to topics of interest: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Marriage and wills in South Africa 02:50 Life partnerships and wills 03:30 Divorce and wills 04:30 Estate planning after having children 05:30 Testamentary trusts and risk 09:00 Laws of intestate succession 10:30 Adding failing provisions to your will 12:30 The value of trusts and wills 15:00 Do you need an offshore will for offshore assets? 16:00 Example: UK-based investment 17:00 Example: Property ownership in France (forced heirship laws) 20:00 What happens if your beneficiaries move abroad? Listen to the whole Everything Counts series · Investec Focus Radio SA
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In this episode, Lieze-Marie Brink and Jacques Van Niekerk from the Investec Tax and Fiduciary team dive into the critical aspects of wills and estate planning in South Africa. They explore why having a will is essential, especially in ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes, and the importance of establishing trusts. Jump to topics of interest: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Marriage and wills in South Africa 02:50 Life partnerships and wills 03:30 Divorce and wills 04:30 Estate planning after having children 05:30 Testamentary trusts and risk 09:00 Laws of intestate succession 10:30 Adding failing provisions to your will 12:30 The value of trusts and wills 15:00 Do you need an offshore will for offshore assets? 16:00 Example: UK-based investment 17:00 Example: Property ownership in France (forced heirship laws) 20:00 What happens if your beneficiaries move abroad?
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Everything Counts | Ep 21: Understanding wills - Part 2
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