by Sentinel | Apr 28, 2021 | Advisory Services
Testamentary reservation allows a trustee to exert control of a trust after their death. But SARS seldom looks kindly on this. One of the essential elements for the creation of a valid Trust is that the assets held in the trust must be administered separately from...
by Sentinel | Mar 26, 2021 | Advisory Services
Covid-19 has impacted almost every aspect of our lives, not least the manner in which we work. Fortunately, the taxman recognises this. Last week we looked at the tax benefits available for working from a home office. Now we’ll consider changes to the foreign income...
by Sentinel | Mar 25, 2021 | Advisory Services
In South African law, a person who causes the death of another is said to be disqualified from inheriting from the person they kill. But it’s not always as simple as this. This article will look at a few fascinating inheritance court cases where murder has played a...
by Sentinel | Mar 15, 2021 | Advisory Services
Does your company have to undergo an Independent Review at the end of its financial year? And if so, who performs the review? And when does it take place? We’ve got answers to your questions. As a business owner you know how important it is to remain compliant with...
by Sentinel | Mar 9, 2021 | Advisory Services
Choosing trustees is a serious business, as trustees are held individually responsible for the decisions of the trust. But what happens if a trustee goes missing? A trust is described in law as being sui generis. This means it is a unique entity in a class of its own,...
