You must take capital gains tax into account in your estate planning
04 October 2023, André van Niekerk, Annelize van der Bank
When assisting clients with estate planning and discussing the tax considerations applicable to their estate upon their death, an often... misunderstood and unplanned for consequence following a death is capital gains tax (“CGT”). In this article, we take a closer look at some of the considerations that come into play with respect to CGT and how regular review of your estate plan is important to ensure that the latest tax considerations have been incorporated into your estate plan.