Discretionary trusts holding residential property – the deadline is looming……

Where a discretionary trust owns residential property and the deed for the discretionary trust does not specifically exclude foreign beneficiaries, the trust will automatically be classed as a foreign trust. If the deed for the discretionary trust that owns...

Does your business have a Will?

Most people recognise the importance of having a Will to determine how their estate is distributed when they pass. If you are self-employed, a partner or co-director, having a ‘Will’ or succession plan for your business is equally important. Think about what...

What is a Testamentary Trust?

Testamentary trusts can be very effective estate planning tools to assist in providing for spouses, children and grandchildren, and are becoming increasingly popular as more people become aware of their advantages. A Testamentary Trust is any trust...

What happens to employee entitlements when a business is sold?

There is much to consider when buying or selling a business. Of significant importance is, what happens to the employees of the enterprise once it is sold? The sale of a business can be a curious time for existing employees and the incoming business owner –...

Accessing digital assets – estate planning essentials

The recent death (or purported death) of Gerald Cotton, former Chief Executive Officer of Canadian cryptocurrency exchange company, Quadriga CX, emphasises the importance of planning your electronic after-life. Mr Cotton’s death in India at the age of 30,...

Discretionary trusts holding residential property – the deadline is looming……

Does your business have a Will?

What is a Testamentary Trust?

What happens to employee entitlements when a business is sold?

Accessing digital assets – estate planning essentials

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