An Executor is a person named in a Will to carry out the final wishes of a deceased person. Executors organise to collect the assets of the deceased, pay their debts and distribute the property as set out in their Will. If you are named as an Executor of a Will, you...
There are various ‘Will Kits’ available online. Many are cheap or ‘free’. It is claimed all you need to do is ‘fill in the blanks’. Many websites boast you can prepare your own Will yourself ‘without spending hundreds of dollars on legal fees’. Simple, right? Not...
The diversity of a family farming enterprise amidst the dynamics of the family unit can raise challenging and complex issues. The topic of succession planning is often highly emotive. The respective contributions from individuals to the farming enterprise are likely...
Legal definition of a partnership A partnership is a relationship between people or entities carrying on a business, with a common view of making a profit. There are three different types of partnerships; Normal partnership; Limited partnership; Incorporated limited...
The untimely death of Gerald Cotton, former Chief Executive Officer of Canadian cryptocurrency exchange company, Quadriga CX, emphasises the importance of planning your electronic after-life. Mr Cotton’s death in India, not only raised suspicion as to its authenticity...
