Fiduciary Services

Administration of Estates

Administration of deceased estates, include advice and guidance, holding of executorships, preparation of all documentation for submission to the Master of the High Court, preparation of agreements, management of estate assets and liabilities, and all related aspects to ensure a successful administration of a deceased estate. Our Administration of deceased estates includes South African estates and international deceased estates.

Corporate Trusteeship

The holding of independent corporate trusteeships on inter vivos and testamentary trusts for the local trusts of South African clients as well as broad-based and employee ownership schemes via representatives of VDT, including all related fiduciary and administrative aspects relating to trust management and execution of the role of independent corporate trustee.

Fiduciary Accounting and Tax Compliance

Comprehensive accounting and taxation compliance support services in respect of local and offshore investment trusts and companies by VDT, including data capturing, financial statement compilation, financial statement independent reviews, tax calculations, tax submissions to the South African Revenue Services and the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission as well as personal tax calculations and tax submissions for individuals and local beneficiaries or shareholders of offshore trusts and companies through our corporate partnerships.

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