Trust Suitability and Type
Guidance on whether a trust is suitable and which type of trust may best support your goals.
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A trust can protect your assets and provide for the people who matter most, across generations. We assist with inter vivos trusts and testamentary trusts created through Wills.
Trusts are powerful tools for estate planning, asset protection and supporting the people who matter most.
De Wet – Van der Watt Inc. assists with both inter vivos, or living trusts, and testamentary trusts created through Wills. We guide clients through the formation and structuring process with careful, practical advice.
A trust can help protect assets and provide for beneficiaries across generations.
The process covers consultation and trust suitability, structuring the trust, preparing the trust deed, registration and ongoing guidance for trustees.
Discussing your goals and considering whether a trust is suitable for your circumstances.
Advising on the appointment of trustees, the identification of beneficiaries and the powers contained in the trust.
Preparing a tailored trust deed that reflects the intended structure, purpose and administration of the trust.
Handling registration of the trust with the Master of the High Court.
Advising trustees on their duties, the administration of the trust and amendments that may later be required.
Planning for the next generation or protecting a vulnerable beneficiary?
Contact the Firm →Practical guidance on trust suitability, careful drafting, registration and ongoing support for trustees.
Guidance on whether a trust is suitable and which type of trust may best support your goals.
Preparing a tailored trust deed designed to provide clarity and help avoid future disputes.
Handling trust registration and liaison with the Master of the High Court.
Practical guidance for trustees regarding their duties, trust administration and amendments.
The formation and administration of a trust require careful planning, clear drafting and a proper understanding of the responsibilities placed on trustees. De Wet – Van der Watt Inc. provides practical, family-focused guidance throughout the process.
Trust formation is considered as part of the broader estate-planning picture.
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Planning for the next generation or protecting a vulnerable beneficiary? De Wet – Van der Watt Inc. will help you establish a trust suited to your goals and circumstances.