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At Van Deventer & Van Deventer Incorporated, our Cape Town attorneys assist clients across the Western Cape with trust formation, trust types and trust administration. Whether you are based in the City Bowl, the Atlantic Seaboard, or the Southern Suburbs, our legal team is here to help.
What are Trusts and how do they work?
Trusts are legal arrangements through which one person (or institution) called a trustee holds the legal title to property for another person, called a beneficiary. Within South Africa, a trust has three parties: the Trustee, the founder and the beneficiaries.
Types of Trusts
The main trust types recognised in South Africa include Testamentary Trusts, Discretionary Trusts, Vested Trusts, Living Trusts (inter vivos), Family Trusts, Charitable Trusts, Guardian's Trusts and Special Trusts.
Benefits of a Trust
Key benefits include protection of assets from creditors and divorce settlements, flexibility for beneficiary support, and efficient estate planning that avoids delays on death.
Van Deventer & Van Deventer Incorporated — Trust Attorneys in Cape Town
Establishing and managing a trust is a significant financial and legal decision. At Van Deventer & Van Deventer Incorporated, our experienced trust attorneys in Cape Town provide comprehensive legal support for drafting and registering trusts, estate planning and asset protection, tax-efficient trust structures, trust administration and compliance, and resolving trust disputes.
For expert legal advice in Cape Town and across the Western Cape, contact the attorneys at Van Deventer & Van Deventer Incorporated. Our Cape Town office is ready to assist you.