by Yumna Mookrey | Sep 30, 2014 | • Residency; consequences, double nationality, cross border estate planning
The creation of trusts for estate planning purposes or for tax purposes In terms of South African statutory provisions, trust assets vest in a trustee of a trust in his/her capacity as trustee – held separately from his/her personal estate. In divorce matters, in...
by Philippa Hewitt | Sep 30, 2014 | • Marriage contracts, nuptial agreements and family law
Prenuptial agreements can be used to protect family wealth and to ensure a fair settlement for all parties without the necessity of going to court. This article relates to international families and their use of prenuptial agreements to make wealth planning decisions...
by Leigh-Alexandra Basha | Sep 30, 2014 | • Marriage contracts, nuptial agreements and family law, • The will or testament
The Premarital and Postmarital Agreement- consider it when tying the knot or thereafter. Legal and tax considerations of pre and postmarital agreements?(part II) Objectives. The primary objective of a premarital agreement is to settle property rights in case of...
by Leigh-Alexandra Basha | Sep 30, 2014 | • Marriage contracts, nuptial agreements and family law
The Premarital and Postmarital Agreement- consider it when tying the knot or thereafter. Legal and tax considerations of pre and postmarital agreements? (Part VI) In drafting the premarital or postmarital agreement it is important to address certain U.S. income tax...
by Leigh-Alexandra Basha | Sep 30, 2014 | • Marriage contracts, nuptial agreements and family law
Family Matters: The Premarital and Postmarital Agreement- consider it when tying the knot or thereafter. Legal and tax considerations of pre and postmarital agreements? (part III) Enforceability An important issue for the couple is whether the agreement will be...
