History with a future
Crest Trust was founded by Ian Brink on the 1 st of July 2005 and celebrates its 15 th year in the fiduciary industry as a well-established role player. Crest Trust was born from a strong need for more personalised support in the SME and high-net worth markets.
Crest Trust Holdings Incorporated is a personal limited professional incorporated company with shareholders and directors, Ian Brink, Helena Christie and Corlia van der Merwe.
Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.
– Warren Buffet
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Services we offer
Estateplanning
Estate planning does not only include measures which come into effect at the death of the owner of the estate.
Wills
A Will is the most important document one will ever sign. Having an up-to-date Will means that the estate will be distributed according to the wishes of the client
Trusts
The setting up of a trust often has its origin in the planning of one’s estate and is used as a financial vehicle, offering protection of assets against potential financial mishaps.
Administration of deceased estates
We have a well-established department that administers all of our deceased estates, making use of a software program called Legal Ease.
Drafting of fiduciary related business contract and agreements
We have legal experts who are skilled in drafting customised agreements as well as most other fiduciary related business agreements and contracts.
Tax advice
Crest Trust can help you keep to the straight and narrow when it comes to complying with fiduciary tax, as well as opening you up to the avenues of tax benefits related to declaring your fiduciary constituents.
Latest News
Trust funds and the FICA Act
Trusts are a cornerstone of South African estate planning and asset protection. A trust separates control and enjoyme...
What is a residential trust?
A residential trust is a trust that owns or holds rights over a home or other residential property for the benefit of...
Key Legal Requirements When Drafting a Will in South Africa
A Will is the single most important document in your estate plan. Yet many South Africans still pass away without one...
Are Loans to Trusts Legal in South Africa?
South Africans often use family trusts to protect assets, provide for children, and manage inter-generational wealth....
Common Estate Expenses you Should Prepare for in South Africa
No one enjoys thinking about the costs that arise after a death, but careful planning for estate expenses is one of t...
Everything You Need to Know About Co-Trustees
A well-structured trust can preserve family wealth, protect vulnerable beneficiaries, and deliver tax and governance ...
Everything You Need to Know About Estate Duty
Estate planning is an essential part of managing your wealth and ensuring that your assets are distributed according ...
Understanding Capital Gains Tax in South Africa
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is an important consideration for individuals, businesses, and trustees in South Africa. Whet...
Fundamentals of Buying and Selling Property From Deceased Estates in South Africa
When someone dies, their assets and liabilities fall into a deceased estate that must be wound up under the supervisi...
Everything You Need to Know About a Beneficiary Register for South‑African Trusts
A South‑African trust can be a powerful vehicle for asset protection and estate planning – but only when it is tr...
Understanding Estate Liquidity in South Africa
Estate planning is not just about who inherits your assets; it’s also about how easily those assets can be converte...
What is Trust Abuse
Trusts are widely used in South Africa to preserve family wealth, ring-fence assets from creditors, and provide long-...
Crest Trust Directors
Ian Brink
Helena Christie
Francois du Plessis
Fiduciary Compliance
