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Estate planning is a critical process that begins with deliberate planning to acquire assets, preserve those assets, and ensure that they are distributed according to one’s wishes in the event of death. It entails deciding what types of assets to acquire, what preservation mechanisms to implement, who will inherit from the estate, who will manage […]

Forensic audits have emerged as a vital tool in exposing financial misconduct and enhancing corporate governance in Zimbabwe. Forensic auditing involves the examination of financial records to investigate and detect fraud, corruption, and other financial crimes (Crowe, 2024). These audits are crucial in countries where financial irregularities are common, and the need for accountability is

The relevance of a Last Will and Testament (Will) as an estate distribution tool has often been questioned1 due to its contestability and conflicting court judgements that have been given in the past. At the core of conflicting rulings is the aspect of disinheritance of spouses through the Will with one school of thought arguing

Introduction The High Court of Harare, through Justice Maxwell, in April 2025 delivered a pivotal judgment that nullifies the re-registration of a birth certificate, by deceased father’s close relative, for a child born out of wedlock (whose parents never subsequently married). This ruling carries profound implications for estate planning and the legal entitlements of legitimate