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16th March 2011

Trusts - An Introduction

What is a trust? A trust is a legal device which allows an individual (the ‘settlor’) to transfer some of their assets to an intermediary...

16th March 2011

Trustee Duties

The law imposes on trustees a range of duties in respect of their dealings with trust property, as well as their duties in respect...

7th March 2011

Intestacy

Introduction Many people die without making a will.  Depending on the size of their estate and which of their near relatives survive, dying intestate may...

7th March 2011

Policies in Estate Planning

Introduction Life insurance policies play an important part in: mortgage protection / repayment; short term family protection against death of the bread winner; long term savings and protection for...

4th March 2011

Living Wills

A.      The term “Living Will” is a general term used to cover a variety of documents.  It is not a technical term but is...

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