Council

Chris is an admitted attorney and has over 30 years’ experience in the fiduciary industry. He is a founder director of Legacy Fiduciary Services and Estate Planners and of Legacy Fiduciary Services Private Trust and specialises in deceased estate administration and estate planning.

He holds a B Proc degree from University of South Africa and he further holds the professional designations as an FPSA^®(from FISA) and TEP(from STEP).

Rumana Mahomed runs a niche practice as an Attorney and Fiduciary Practitioner in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal specialising in Estates, Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning leveraging her extensive expertise from her tenure at the Master’s Office. She also provides expert consultation on Islamic Personal Law: Marriage, Divorce and Inheritance, and is a dedicated advocate for gender egalitarian approaches to Muslim family laws.

Rumana currently serves as the KZN Regional Chairperson of FISA, is a Trustee of the FISA Bursary Scheme Trust, is a founding member of the Muslim Personal Law Network (MPL Network) and holds memberships with the Black Lawyers Association (BLA) and the South African Women Lawyers Association (SAWLA). In addition to her professional roles, Rumana has held senior leadership positions in various local community initiatives, demonstrating her commitment to community service and development.

Jan has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the fiduciary industry. He holds the degrees, B Iuris, B Proc, LLB and LLM (all from UNISA) and, amongst others, a Diploma in Executive Management from the Graduate Institute of Management and Technology.

He entered the service of the Department of Justice in 1988 as an estate controller in the Kimberley Master’s Office and became Master of the High Court, Kimberley in 1997, a position he held until 2007 when he was transferred and became Master of the High Court in Bloemfontein.

He retired from the civil service with effect from 1 June 2025. He is an admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa.

Angélique Krügel, a director at Wealth and Legacy Group, has many years experience in estate planning, estates, trusts, wills and tax. Positions held previously were Head of Fiduciary at Standard Bank Private Clients, Head of Governance at FNB Trust Services and Director at FNB Trust Services Namibia. She is a Certified Financial Planner, a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and the South African Institute of Tax Professionals (SAIT).

She was Chairperson of the Fiduciary Institute of Southern Africa (FISA) from 2012-2015 and liaises with the Chief Master’s office, SARS, National Treasury and various other stakeholders as a National Council Member. She has a Masters degree in Law and a post graduate diploma in financial planning. She is passionate about the industry and is a regular commentator in the media.

Dr Eben Nel has more than 20 years’ experience in the financial planning and fiduciary industry. He is currently with PSG Trust in Port Elizabeth. Dr Nel specialises in estate planning, wills, and trusts. He has a doctorate in trust law and financial instruments and is an Advocate of the High Court of South Africa. He is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Mercantile Law at the Nelson Mandela University. Dr Nel contributes regularly to peer-reviewed legal publications on fiduciary law and related topics.

Rika van Zyl is a full-time lecturer at the University of the Free State and the program director of the Advanced Diploma in Estate and Trust Administration at the School of Financial Planning Law.

She holds an LLD in Private Law on the topic of Trusts obtained in 2017 (UFS). She is an admitted Advocate of the High Court, a CFP® under the FPI, a FPSA® under the FISA and a TEP under the STEP.

Renate Jute has over 20 years’ experience in the fiduciary industry and financial planning. She is the founder of Noble Prosperity and specialises in estate planning and deceased estate administration.

She holds a CFP® under the FPI, a FPSA® under the FISA and a TEP under the STEP.

Jacqueline Van Bochove is a seasoned legal professional with decades of experience in fiduciary, estate, and complex legal matters. She holds a BJuris, LLB, and a Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Deceased Estates and Trust Administration (UFS).

With 14 years as Director of a specialised fiduciary firm, she has worked extensively with intricate family structures, trusts, companies, and succession planning. Her expertise lies in independent legal opinion, fiduciary risk assessment, and principled decision-making in high‑stakes contexts. She now operates independently, offering senior advisory support, rollout planning, and mentoring where integrity, judgment, and relational insight are essential.

Ricky’s fiduciary journey began in 1996 with First National Bank Trust company as an estate’s practitioner. From there he moved to Sentinel International Trust company, where he fulfilled the rolls of Senior Estates Administrator, Assistant Manager in the Pretoria office and finally as Group Marketing Manager.

Ricky joined Boshoff Inc Attorneys in 2020 as Fiduciary Relationship Manager. In July 2023, Ricky returned to Sentinel International as Brand Ambassador for the Group. Ricky has an advanced diploma in Estate and Trust administration and is a proud holder of the FPSA® designation through FISA.

Rynoe has over 40 years’ experience in the fiduciary industry, having started his career in 1983 and worked for some of the major banks and trust companies over the years. He is currently a Wealth Manager with PSG Wealth in Bloemfontein.

Rynoe is a Certified Financial Planner^® and a Tax Practitioner. He has various tax diplomas and certificates obtained through UNISA. He is a member of both FIA and the FPI and acted on the tax committee of the FPI.