How do I transfer my inheritance overseas from South Africa?
If you’re a South African living abroad with family back home, it’s likely that you’ll be included in someone’s last will and testament at some point. Cross-border inheritance claims can get complicated quickly, so it’s worth ensuring you have a grasp of things you’ll...
Wills & Inheritances: Having your affairs in order during a pandemic is a good idea
Inheritance law in South Africa There’s nothing quite like a pandemic to make each and every one of us think carefully about our own mortality. No one likes to think about losing a loved one, but death is a fact of life and it’s best to be prepared for its eventual...
Law of Succession in South Africa: Who Inherits When There is No Will?
It’s an uncomfortable conversation for most people, but a necessary one given that no one has yet discovered a fountain of youth and immortality. Although we don’t like to think of our loved ones passing away; we do need to think of our loved ones and plan for them...
The Lowdown on Inheritance Tax in South Africa
If you’re a South African living abroad and you’ve got parents or close family back home, there’s a chance that you will be named as a beneficiary in someone’s Will some day in the future. If this is you right now and you’ve just been informed that you’re due an...