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Estate Administration: Inheritance & Wills In South Africa

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South Africa has an inclusive justice system. This can be seen from its acknowledgment of rights for foreigners and people in customary marriages. With the interplay between different laws and stipulations, estate planning and administration may seem a daunting task. Fortunately, writing a Will and the inheritance process do not have to fill you with…

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Optimising Tax Deductibles: Natural Persons Tax

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With the taxation season knocking at our door once again, you may have that heavy feeling descending on your shoulders. As much as you may dislike doing it, failing to file your tax returns can get you into serious trouble. The law does not make exceptions for being overwhelmed or stressed. It’s always worthwhile to…

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Family and Budgeting: Financial Anxiety Solutions

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Sensitive conversations around money and family can have you running for the hills. These are not easy discussions to have. But, family and budgeting are valuable in terms of understanding the financial stages of life.  Your relationship with money is like a committed relationship. You need to work at it to be successful.  Perhaps we…

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Marital Contracts and Finances: Beyond the Glitz and Glam

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Marriage is all too often related to the wedding day. We all look forward to the glitz, glam, and celebration. It’s the dream. But, before the adventure and idyllic happily-ever-after begins, the couple needs to take a look at the financial consequences of their partnership. We can help you achieve a firm grasp on the…

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Why Wait? Plan Your Retirement Annuity Now

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Retirement planning can feel like a boring topic. But, there are a few things we just have to learn about and enact in our lives for peace of mind.  When we are working, the one thing we don’t think about too often is our retirement days. But, the truth is we need to think about…

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Understanding The Financial Stages Of Life

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Money is an intricate part of all our lives. Fortunately, financial freedom provides you and your family with the liberty to live securely. Despite this, most of us know very little when it comes to money. Many of us are not properly educated when it comes to handling finances. The majority of graduates go into…

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Estate Planning: Questions You Should Be Asking

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When it comes to preparing your estate plan, it’s natural to have questions. The thought of getting your affairs in order can be mind-boggling. Especially when you consider all the moving parts of an estate plan, such as legal documents, wills and testaments, setting up trusts, and the executorship. We’ve put together some of the…

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Writing Your Will: Frequently Asked Questions

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You’d be surprised at how many people believe that writing a will is not essential. They assume their hard-earned money will be left to intended beneficiaries automatically when they pass away. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Other people tend to procrastinate – a real roll of the dice since we don’t know when…

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Inheritance Tax & Estate Duty Guide

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Many people have a mental block when it comes to the topic of tax. Who can blame them? Trying to make sense of tax laws in South Africa can be an incredibly difficult undertaking. However, this is not an excuse to leave your assets to fate. When creating your estate plan, you need to have…

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Gap Cover Benefits: The Shocking Truth About Medical Aid Fees

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South Africans are spending more each year on private health cover. Medical insurance has never been more prioritised than now. Yet, it might surprise you to learn that many people still do not have enough money to cover their medical expenses. Even with the most comprehensive medical cover, you could still pay up to 400%…