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Unpacking Wealth Creation S2 Ep5: To trust or not to trust?

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Trusts are often used in estate planning for various reasons, many of which are related to tax efficiencies. But are they still a suitable wealth preservation vehicle, and what are the implications of investing through a trust offshore? Should you keep your SA trust if you emigrate? What does it mean to change tax residencies? Two of Investec Wealth & Investment’s advisors from the Tax & Fiduciary team, Johanci Meintjies and Jill Anthony, answer these questions and more in the fifth episode of the second season of our Wealth Creation podcast.
22 Sep 2023 English South Africa Business · Investing

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