Yolandi Olivier

Yolandi Olivier is a South African attorney and solicitor qualified in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, specialising in international estate planning, fiduciary law, taxation and cross-border succession. With experience as Chief Legal Advisor to an international fiduciary company, she brings specialist knowledge of offshore structures, international tax considerations and the administration of deceased estates involving multiple jurisdictions.

Yolandi advises South African and international clients on wills, trusts, deceased estate administration, estate duty, tax residency, international succession planning and the legal implications of holding assets across borders.

Her experience in the international fiduciary sector provides her with a detailed understanding of the legal and tax complexities affecting expatriates, non-residents, internationally mobile families and individuals with assets or beneficiaries in different jurisdictions.

A distinguishing feature of Yolandi’s practice is her ability to integrate estate planning, fiduciary structures and international tax considerations into a coordinated strategy for protecting and transferring family wealth. She assists clients in navigating cross-border inheritance, offshore estate structures, tax emigration, succession arrangements and the authentication of legal documents for international use.

Her dual qualification enables her to approach South African and UK-related legal matters with an understanding of the different legal frameworks affecting international estates and succession planning. Her proficiency in French further supports her work with international and French-speaking clients.

Working alongside SL Law’s tax, property and exchange control teams, Yolandi provides coordinated advice where international estate planning intersects with property ownership, foreign investments, tax residency and the movement of inherited capital across borders.

She recognises that estate planning extends beyond drafting a will or administering an estate. It requires an understanding of family circumstances, long-term financial objectives and the legal consequences of succession across jurisdictions.

Her approach combines technical expertise with discretion, accessibility and personal attention, helping clients protect their assets, provide for future generations and navigate complex international estate matters with confidence.