Trust Law

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Estate planning is a sensitive matter for most individuals because it forces us to consider a time when we are either incapacitated due to illness or disability, or have passed on.While successful estate planning ensures a seamless legacy of both personal assets and financial gains, it does require an understanding of many areas of law, including conveyancing and real estate, wills, trusts, estate administration, insurance and taxation.

Akide & company advocates concerns itself with the set-up and management of private trusts for its clients. Such briefs include advice on various matters such as perpetuities and accumulations, tax implications, treasury management, trustee powers, beneficiary facilitation and the restructuring of various operating companies and subsidiaries.