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Crest Trust
A family together at golden hour

Fiduciary Services · Centurion · Since 2005

We look after what families spend a lifetime building.

Estate planning, wills, trusts and the careful administration of estates — guided by people who answer the phone, not a call centre.

Protecting families. Preserving legacies.

Established 2005 · Centurion, Gauteng · Independent fiduciary partner

Our purpose

We sit on your side of the table.

For more than twenty years, Centurion families, business owners and trustees have asked us to look after the things that matter most — a will, a trust, an estate to be wound up with care. We treat each one as if it were our own family's.

We are a fiduciary house, not a call centre. You will know the person handling your affairs, and they will still be there when it matters most — years later, when a plan becomes a promise to keep.

A trustee's duty is not technical competence alone. It is the quiet assurance that a family's intentions will be honoured long after we have left the room.
The founding principle of Crest Trust
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Our craft

The care behind every signature.

A will is only as good as the hand that drafts it and the diligence that keeps it current. We draft properly, store the original safely, and review as your life changes — so the document still says exactly what you mean when it matters most.

  • Wills drafted properly, signed correctly, and kept current.
  • Estates reported to the Master and wound up with care.
  • Trusts established and administered to the letter.

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Confidential

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“The measure of a legacy is not its size, but the care with which it is passed on.”

How it works

A calm, structured path forward

No pressure, no jargon — just a clear process, and a team that carries the detail for you.

  1. 01

    Talk to us

    A confidential, no-pressure consultation to understand your situation and goals.

  2. 02

    Understand the position

    We map your affairs, risks, obligations and the options open to you.

  3. 03

    Agree a clear plan

    We recommend a structured way forward and explain every step in plain language.

  4. 04

    We handle it

    We implement and administer — and stay alongside you for the long term.

Credentials

Regulated, registered, accountable.

  • Registered with the Master of the High CourtAppointed on trusts and deceased estates across South Africa.
  • Fiduciary professional standardsBound by a professional code and continuing fiduciary standards.
  • FICA & POPIA compliantStrict client confidentiality and lawful, careful data handling.
  • Independent professional trusteeWe can act as the independent trustee the Master expects.

What happens next

From enquiry to clarity

  1. 1Within one working dayWe respond and arrange a confidential, no-obligation conversation.
  2. 2At the consultationWe listen first, then explain your options in plain language.
  3. 3Before you commitA clear engagement letter with transparent fees — no surprises.

Confidential & POPIA-compliant

In our clients' words

Trusted with what matters most

The strongest proof a boutique firm has is its clients. These are sample placements — ready for real, consented quotes.

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A real client's words go here — ideally what they were worried about, and what changed once Crest Trust took it on. Specific beats glowing.
Client nameProfession · Centurion
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A second short quote — perhaps from an executor or a family you carried through an estate. Two or three sentences, in their voice.
Client nameSurviving spouse · Pretoria
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A professional referral quote works well too — an accountant or banker who trusts you with their clients.
Referral partnerAccountant · Gauteng

Two or three genuine client quotes here would outperform any award badge — we'll help you gather them.

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What will your estate cost to wind up?

Executor's fees, estate duty, Master's fees and CGT add up — often more than families expect. Get a clear estimate in under a minute, then a real answer from us.

Questions

Answers, in plain language

If you have dependants, a home or specific wishes, yes. A valid, current will is the most important step most people can take — and an estate plan makes sure everything works together. We'll tell you plainly what you need.

It depends on the work. A will is straightforward; estate administration and trusts vary with complexity. We're transparent about fees up front, before you commit to anything.

When you're ready, contact us. We'll explain the first steps, take on the reporting to the Master and the administration, and guide you gently through what's needed. You won't carry it alone.

Yes. We work alongside your existing advisors, keep them informed, and focus on the fiduciary specialism — we don't replace the trusted relationships you already have.

In Centurion, Gauteng, serving clients across South Africa. You're welcome to meet us at our offices or speak with us remotely.

Still have a question? Talk to us

Let's talk.

Speak with a Crest Trust fiduciary specialist directly — a confidential, no-pressure conversation about what matters to your family.

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