Can AI Write Your Will? Here’s Why That’s a Gamble
Somewhere out there, someone is asking ChatGPT to “write me a will” the same way they’d ask it to write a birthday speech. It’s a reasonable instinct. AI is fast, free, and confident – three qualities that make it dangerously persuasive when the stakes are your entire estate. Here’s the twist, though: even South Africa’s […]
Deducting income tax and CGT for estate duty
Is subjecting taxpayers to estate duty on post-death asset growth appropriate? IN 1789 Benjamin Franklin said that “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes”. He was right about death but anyone who has had to interpret our tax laws would know that the task is fraught with uncertainty. […]
Estate planning in South Africa: Essential questions answered
Estate planning is a critical part of financial planning, yet it often gets overlooked. This process involves drafting a will, assigning assets to beneficiaries, and understanding how a deceased estate will be administered. To shed light on this topic, here are answers to some frequently asked questions about estate planning that might assist in helping […]