Understanding Situs and estate duty: A guide for global investors
About this episode
Maya Fisher-French discusses estate planning for offshore investments with expert Elana Nel, covering situs tax and the management of local and foreign assets.
In this episode of the Maya on Money podcast, host Maya Fisher-French dives deep into the intricacies of estate planning for offshore investments. With her own recent restructuring experience, Maya opens up about the challenges of managing foreign dividends and the growing tax implications of wealth accumulation over time. To help navigate these complexities, she invites Elana Nel, Fiduciary Specialist at Ninety One , to share her expertise on how to effectively plan for the future when dealing with both local and foreign assets. The discussion covers a wide range of critical topics, including the impact of situs tax, the importance of understanding different jurisdictions' tax rules, and the necessity of having separate wills for local and offshore assets. Elana elaborates on the potential pitfalls of estate planning, especially for families with members living across various countries, and highlights the significance of double taxation agreements. Key topics discussed include: - The complexities of estate planning with offshore investments - Understanding situs tax and its implications for South African investors - How exchange control affects the winding up of estates with…
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