Your Will

Where there’s a will, there's a way

Having a will is an essential part of life. We want to ensure that all South Africans have the resources to create a valid Will to outline the distribution of their assets. Preparing your Will ensures that your family members are provided for and clears up any disputes right away.

Why Planning is Important

Planning for the future will save you time, give you peace of mind and make a difficult time for your family a little bit smoother.
A Will can serve as a record of all your assets, especially those that your family may not have known about.
You can decide who distributes your assets and eliminate the need for your family to appoint someone after you die.
Explicitly stating your wishes will eliminate confusion and conflict, making the entire process easier on your family.
You can name beneficiaries - this is why it is so important to have an up-to-date Will that takes into account the birth of a child or the death of a loved one.
If you have dependents, you can appoint trusted guardians of your children (under the age of 18) and your pets in your Will.
In your Will, you can support a charity organisation of your choosing. Not naming a guardian in your will means leaving it up to the courts to decide who takes custody of your children.
A WIll is necessary to distribute any offshore assets you.
In the case of unmarried partnerships, a Will is essential to ensure that your partner is not excluded from your estate.

What You Need

XABISA TO DESIGN THESE AS GRAPHICS

Your Personal Details
Details of Spouse/Ex-spouse
Nominations of Executor/Co-executor (if applicable)
Details of Children & Selected Guardians
Specific Bequests & Instructions

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Wills must be in writing - typed or handwritten - voice recordings or video Wills are not advised.
In order for the Will to be valid, it must be signed by the testator (the person who makes their Will) on each page and the final page of the document.
You must sign your Will in the presence of 2 or more witnesses (of appropriate age). Your witnesses are required to also sign the last page of your Will in your presence.
Witnesses cannot be named beneficiaries or stand to inherit.
To keep track of your most recent and final Will, we recommend dating each Will.

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We will guide you through the process

Some considerations:

Wills must be in writing - typed or handwritten - voice recordings or video Wills are not advised.
In order for the Will to be valid, it must be signed by the testator (the person who makes their Will) on each page and the final page of the document.
You must sign your Will in the presence of 2 or more witnesses (of appropriate age). Your witnesses are required to also sign the last page of your Will in your presence.
Witnesses cannot be named beneficiaries or stand to inherit.
To keep track of your most recent and final Will, we recommend dating each Will.

The Value of a Living Will

A Living Will is a written document that gives instructions that direct your health treatment, in the event that you are unable to communicate your wishes for any reason.

Your Living Will can be prepared in such a way that you nominate someone to make decisions on your behalf. It is important to note that there are certain considerations to and limitations of a Living Will in the eyes of the law.

Find out more

3 Reasons Why A Living Will Is For You

Wills must be in writing - typed or handwritten - voice recordings or video Wills are not advised.
In order for the Will to be valid, it must be signed by the testator (the person who makes their Will) on each page and the final page of the document.
You must sign your Will in the presence of 2 or more witnesses (of appropriate age). Your witnesses are required to also sign the last page of your Will in your presence.
Witnesses cannot be named beneficiaries or stand to inherit.
To keep track of your most recent and final Will, we recommend dating each Will.