2024-10-03
Bullying of testator does not fly
Anthony Fineberg - Business Day
There are few financial tasks more personal, and with more profound implications, than the planning and taxation associated with estates and trusts. Estate and financial planning starts with the drafting of a valid last will and testament. This ensures assets are protected, beneficiaries provided for and a legacy secured. It ensures your voice is heard when you are no longer here.
Unfortunately, inadequate planning remains a major hindrance, with a critical issue not just drafting a will, but ensuring it is not found wanting down the line. It is equally essential to ensure the testator’s intentions are clear and they had the required capacity to draft a will. A recent case, MEK and Another v Pokroy NO,