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How long does it take to wind up a deceased estate?

Janine Julies2024-06-24T14:09:38+02:00June 24, 2024|ESTATE PLANNING|

How long does it take to wind up a deceased estate? Every deceased estate has different circumstances that impacts on the timelines for winding up the deceased estate. Factors that speed up the finalising of a deceased estate include whether or not the deceased left a valid testament or not, family disputes, the complexity of the estate which includes factors such as the amount, nature and the location of the ...

What is a living trust?

What is a living trust? A living trust, also known as an inter vivos trust, is a legal arrangement where a person (the "Founder/ Donor") transfers ownership of their assets to a trust during their lifetime. The trust is managed by trustees, who are appointed by the Founder, and the trust assets are held for the benefit of the beneficiaries that are named in the trust deed. The founder can ...