Among a trustee's numerous powers, the exercise of its power of appointment is one it will most often be asked to consider exercising. It is also the power that will come under the most scrutiny from beneficiaries....more
The world of cryptoassets continue to evolve at a breathtaking pace, with cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ether reaching unprecedented heights and capturing the attention of HNWIs. Recent surges in the value of these...more
Across the globe, second and third generations are inheriting significant wealth and with it, the opportunity to professionalise how their family manages, governs and grows that wealth.
Many are establishing dynamic,...more
4/29/2025
/ Business Entities ,
Corporate Governance ,
Estate Planning ,
Family Offices ,
Investment Management ,
Jurisdiction ,
Private Funds ,
Succession Planning ,
Tax Planning ,
Trusts ,
Wealth Management
The best plan is worthless if not properly executed.
This article follows on from our earlier discussion on issues clients may need to consider before passing assets to their intended heirs. Here, we highlight some...more
4/2/2025
/ Asset Protection ,
Beneficiaries ,
Estate Planning ,
Family Limited Partnerships ,
High Net-Worth ,
Joint Tenancy ,
Offshore Funds ,
Succession Planning ,
Tax Planning ,
Trusts ,
Wealth Management ,
Wills
As widely reported, the coming years will likely see a significant transfer of assets and wealth across generations.
Each family's circumstances will ultimately determine the nature and extent of these transfers, and any...more
As wealth management evolves, South African high-net-worth individuals ("HNWIs") are increasingly looking for efficient offshore structures to protect and grow their assets. One such option is "The Alphabet Trust" -...more
2/5/2025
/ Asset Protection ,
Beneficiaries ,
Corporate Governance ,
Corporate Structures ,
Estate Planning ,
Foreign Investment ,
High Net-Worth ,
International Tax Issues ,
South Africa ,
Tax Planning ,
Trusts