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Trusts · Nelspruit

Trust registration attorneys in Nelspruit.

A well-structured trust protects assets and provides for the people who matter to you. We draft the trust deed and attend to registration with the Master of the High Court.

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Trusts

Protect assets and provide for family.

Trusts are used for estate planning, protecting assets and providing for children or dependants. The right structure depends on your goals, your family and your assets, so we start with a conversation, not a template.

Once the structure is agreed, we draft a clear trust deed, help you choose suitable trustees and handle the registration process, including the beneficial ownership information that now has to be lodged with the Master.

How we help

What we handle.

i

Advice on trust structure

Whether a trust is right for you, and which type of trust suits your goals.

ii

Family and inter vivos trusts

Trusts created during your lifetime, typically to hold and protect family assets.

iii

Testamentary trusts

Trusts created in your will, often to provide for minor children after your death.

iv

Trust deeds

Clear, carefully drafted trust deeds that set out the powers of trustees and the rights of beneficiaries.

v

Registration with the Master

Lodging the trust with the Master of the High Court and obtaining Letters of Authority for the trustees.

vi

Trustee guidance

Advice to trustees on their duties, record-keeping, amendments and ongoing compliance.

How your matter moves forward.

A director handles your matter personally and keeps you informed at every stage.

01
Plan the trust

We discuss your goals and recommend the right type of trust and structure.

02
Draft the deed

We prepare the trust deed and the documents the trustees need to sign.

03
Register and authorise

We lodge the trust with the Master and obtain Letters of Authority.

Questions

Frequently asked questions.

General information only, not legal advice on your specific matter. For advice on your situation, speak to one of our directors.

What is the difference between an inter vivos and a testamentary trust?+
An inter vivos (living) trust is created during your lifetime by a trust deed. A testamentary trust is created in your will and only comes into existence after your death, often to hold an inheritance for minor children.
Where is a trust registered?+
Trusts are lodged with the Master of the High Court. The trustees may not act on behalf of the trust until the Master has issued Letters of Authority.
Who can be a trustee?+
Most adults can be trustees, but they should be people you trust who are able to manage the trust's affairs responsibly. Including an independent trustee is often advisable. Trustees have legal duties and must act in the interests of the beneficiaries.
Do trustees have ongoing obligations?+
Yes. Trustees must keep proper records, manage trust assets carefully, meet tax obligations and keep the beneficial ownership information lodged with the Master up to date.
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Tell us briefly what your matter concerns and a director will come back to you.

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