Lene van der Walt

Many families avoid talking about life insurance and estate planning. This is an opportunity to explain your decisions, so that no one feels hurt due to a misunderstanding.

If you’re part of the sandwich generation, you’ll know how stressful this can get. Here are some tips on how to cope.

5 times to check your Will.

Here's how to be better prepared for them.

Put your wishes in your Will.

Empower yourself with the facts about Wills

Should you include this in your Will?

Should you include this in your Will?

Here are 9 things you might not know about Wills.

Don’t forget these things when writing your Will.

Understanding these words will help you write a good Will.

Here are 5 ways your Will gives you power.

Take our quick quiz to check how prepared you are for those times when it feels like things are out of control.

Take these 3 steps to start writing your Will.

You’ve dedicated your life to make sure your loved ones are taken care of. Don't leave them worrying about their finances because your estate was short of cash.

Use this checklist to find out if you have all your financial bases covered.

Should you include this in your Will?

No time? Don’t own much? Young and healthy? Click here.

But… only ended up with 2 million after the family disputed the will*. Get some tips to avoid disputes.

If you are married with kids, life is all about competing priorities. Between your demanding job, chauffeuring the kids and having a social life, there is not a lot of space to plan your financial present - never mind your future.

At this stage of life, you might feel pressure to not only provide financially for your children and your parents, but also to look towards your own future retirement and the financial legacy you’re likely to leave behind. It’s a lot to think about. It’s time to take stock and make sure that your money is working for you.

As an attorney, your relentless focus on looking out for the interests of your clients can make it difficult to have the time to devote to your own financial best interests. It’s essential for lawyers to address the often complex aspects of financial planning.

The joy of raising children comes with a large responsibility, especially when it comes to finances. Being a single parent means carefully balancing everyday needs with future goals – easier said than done in today’s economy!

When two people get married, finances are often the last thing on their minds. It’s often all a blur: the wedding, the house purchase, kids… but these are all life events that will make a profound impact on your finances – not only now, but in the many years you’ll share together.

Financial planning doesn’t end when you retire. It’s more important than ever to stay in control of your finances. Your retirement years are an opportunity to put your years of experience to good use and make the most of your accomplishments.

I’m passionate about small businesses – and truly believe that entrepreneurs and family businesses can change the face of our economy. Many of my clients are small business – and some started small but are now industry leaders.

It's hard to know where to start. There are so many choices from investments to insurances … not to mention crypto and forex trading. On top of it is all the information (and disinformation) on social media. It's no wonder that many young professionals haven't yet planned for their financial future.