Hiding Assets: Trusts, Divorce, and Deemed Property

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In this month’s concise but highly informative episode, Director, family law specialist, and litigator, Shirné Grobler, explores pertinent trust-related enquiries in the context of divorce. In a bid to preserve one’s wealth, can a spouse transfer funds into a family trust prior to instituting divorce proceedings? In which instances will a trust be deemed to be operating as a spouse’s ‘alter ego’? Crucially, can the other spouse approach a court for interdictory relief? Tune in now for expert legal insights!

10 Apr English South Africa Business

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