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
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
Why must you have a will?
National Wills Week will take place from 26-30 October 2020 Why must you have a will? By making a Will you ensure tha...
Death and Taxes: Ever heard of Estate Duty?
Benjamin Franklin once said there are only two things certain in life: death and taxes. Coming to terms with death an...
All you need to know about Trusts for Life insurance. Get yours now!
Setting up Trusts for Life Insurance gives you greater freedom and control over your Life Insurance payouts. Whether ...
What are Trust and Fiduciary Services?
Trust and Fiduciary Services have a variety of different applications. Creating plans and implementing them to safegu...
Trust and Fiduciary Services: ever wanted to know happens to your Estate if you don’t leave a Will?
Many South African’s remain ignorant of the possible ramifications of not drafting a final Will and Testament. Not ...
Trust and Fiduciary Services: creating your Trust for asset protection
Many people fear the possibilities involved in creating and growing their wealth and how it will be distributed follo...
Trusts and examples of trusts: what they are and how they work
For advice on Trusts and Fiduciary services, click here. What are Trusts? A trust is a legal relationship between peo...
How Lifetime Trusts work for your Family
In choosing to create trusts, many people overlook the value in creating a lifetime trust. Most would think it exorbi...
The Administration Process of a Trust
Introduction Now that the Family Trust has been registered and the Letters of Authority been issued by the Master of ...
Crest Trust Directors
Ian Brink
C van der Merwe
H Christie
Fiduciary Compliance
