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Family Matters – Covid-19 crisis – Succession planning and planning for incapacity
The second wave of Covid-19 in this fall 2020 has shown that the virus is not yet under control and that it may still take us a long time to go back to a new normality. The pandemic has given us time to reflect, prioritize and take up projects that were on stand-by...
“Operation Bridge”: Checklist for protecting your family and wealth
How to best protect your wealth? Safety of families and their wealth is of paramount importance. To best protect that you can and should take care. To know that all is well we have made a wealth and family protection checklist. When you are forced to stay at home we...
Why To Incorporate Philanthropic Giving Into Your Estate Plan?
Philanthropic giving can reduce the percentage of Inheritance Tax that must be paid on the estate and is therefore an important part of estate planning. There are many reasons why the inclusion of philanthropic giving into an estate plan can create financial...
Succession in Switzerland – Last Will
The order of succession in Switzerland is determined by the Swiss Civil Code. According to the general provisions of the Swiss International Private Law Act, Swiss courts or administrative authorities at the decedent’s last domicile shall have jurisdiction over...
Real Estate Investments – Non-Profit Corporation
Real Estate Investments Structure your real estate investments to preserve your assets on a tax-effective basis. If you are considering acquiring a domestic vacation property, you can avoid common pitfalls and take full advantage of opportunities by using...
Legal and tax considerations of pre and postmarital agreements?(part II)
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...
Same Sex Marriages – the Premarital and Postmarital Agreement (Part V)
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 V) I. Common Law Marriage. A right at common law to marry exists unless state law...
Discriminatory inheritance and gift tax regime for non-residents in Spain
Are non residents in Spain discriminated against where inheritance and gift tax is concerned? Are there any possibilities to ask for a refund of the taxes paid in the past? The tax treatment of non residents in Spain concerning inheritance and gift taxes could be...
What you need to know about inheritance and gift taxes in Spain
Issues arising when an inheritance or a gift involves non-resident individuals. Under Spanish regulations, mortis causa transfers and inter vivos gifts are subject to inheritance and gift tax (“IGT”). Spanish resident individuals are subject to IGT on their worldwide...
Maintenance upon the death of a spouse
Claiming maintenance in terms of the Maintenance of Surviving Spouses Act 27 of 1990 The Maintenance of Surviving Spouses Act 27 of 1990 (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”) allows, in certain circumstances, widows / widowers to be maintained from their...
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