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Estate Planning Services
Whether you’re securing your family’s future or ensuring your wishes are clearly honoured, our estate planning services offer practical, personalised guidance every step of the way.
Wills
- Challenging Wills
- Drafting Valid Wills
- Testamentary Capacity
- Updates & Amendments
- Intestate Administration of Estates
Deceased Estates
- Estate Administration
- Family Disputes
- Executor Appointments
- Inheritance advice
Estate Planning
- Asset Structuring
- Tax-Efficient Transfers
- Business Succession
- Guardianship
- Application for Appointment of Curator
Trusts
- Trust Formation
- Trustee Advice
- Trust Administration
- Trust Amendments
- Trustee Disputes
Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Experts
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Nick joined Livingston Leandy Incorporated as a Director in July 2022, practising in the firm's Estates, Trusts and Fiduciary Services practice. Prior to joining the firm, Nick practised as a Partner of a well-established Durban law firm, specialising in deceased estates, trusts and succession planning.
Nick holds an LLB degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and is a registered Tax Practitioner and member of the Fiduciary Institute of Southern Africa (FISA). His practice focuses on wills, estate planning, trust administration, deceased estates, succession planning and related tax matters.
Nick regularly advises high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees and fiduciaries on complex local and cross-border estate planning structures, trust governance, business succession planning and multi-jurisdictional deceased estates. His experience includes advising on estate duty, capital gains tax, trust taxation and the administration of estates involving offshore assets and beneficiaries.
Practice Areas: Administration of Deceased Estates and Estate Planning | Tax | Project Finance | Corporate and Commercial Law
LL.B., FAArb(SA)
Having held leadership and executive roles within LLI for many years, Naomi is the current Managing Director and Chairperson of the business and has approximately 24 years post-admission experience and extensive knowledge in high-value commercial litigation, personal injury actions, recoveries, and the administration of deceased estates. She is an accredited mediator and arbitrator. Naomi is well-versed in legislation applicable to domestic and international arbitrations and is familiar with the rules applicable to arbitrations conducted under the auspices of the Association of Arbitrators of Southern Africa. Naomi is a director of the South African Medico-Legal Association, an independent, non-profit organisation which promotes public interest and enriches the interaction between medicine and the law within the health and legal professions. In this capacity, Naomi chairs the Mediation Committee and the Disciplinary & Appeals Committee.
Within the LLI, Naomi together with an Executive Committee and Board of Directors, is responsible for the implementation of strategic initiatives, business development, and innovation.
Passionate about legal education, Naomi has for many years contributed to the training of Candidate Legal Practitioners within LLI and, on a broader level, as a lecturer and convenor for the Attorneys Admission Exams, which is administered by the Law Society of South Africa.
Naomi is a member of the BLA, the 30% Club and Business Engage.
Practice Areas: Dispute Resolution | Administration of Deceased Estates and Estate Planning
LL.B.
Gareth obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Law in 2022 and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in 2024, both from the Independent Institute of Education. His areas of interest include corporate and commercial law.
Practice Areas: Litigation
LL.B.
Muhammad attended Emeris (Varsity College) where he obtained his LLB Degree in 2025. His areas of interest include Corporate Law, Tax Law, and Estates.
Practice Areas: Litigation | Dispute Resolution | Debt Recoveries
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Frequently Asked Questions
Want to ask your own questions? Speak to our experts for assistance.
Do I really need a will if I don’t have many assets?
Yes. A will ensures your wishes are followed, and ensures certainty, no matter the size of your estate.
What happens if I die without a will?
Your estate will be distributed according to South African intestate succession laws, which may not reflect your personal wishes.
How often should I update my estate plan?
It’s a good idea to review your estate plan and Will annually or after major life changes – like marriage, divorce, having children, or acquiring new assets.
What taxes apply to my estate when I pass away?
Estate duty, capital gains tax, and income tax may apply.