Wills
Draft or update a valid South African will
An attorney-drafted will is the clearest way to protect your loved ones, your property and your final wishes. We help individuals, couples and families across South Africa put a properly executed will in place.
Who this is for
- ◆Individuals who do not yet have a valid will
- ◆People who need to update or review an existing will
- ◆Married couples who want coordinated wills
- ◆Parents who need to nominate guardians for minor children
- ◆Property owners, business owners and shareholders
- ◆People with blended families or foreign assets
What we help you cover
- ◆Nomination of executors and guardians
- ◆Bequests of specific assets and residue
- ◆Provisions for minor children and testamentary trusts
- ◆Coordination with policies, retirement funds and property
- ◆Considerations for foreign assets and cross-border matters
Common mistakes we help you avoid
- ◆Handwritten or witness-invalid wills that fail the Wills Act
- ◆Beneficiary nominations that conflict with policy nominations
- ◆Ignoring the marriage regime when drafting bequests
- ◆Nominating an executor without professional support in place
- ◆Failing to review the will after major life events
What the process involves
You start with our guided assessment. A qualified legal professional reviews your circumstances and provides a transparent quotation. Your will is then drafted, reviewed with you and signed in the presence of two competent witnesses to comply with the Wills Act 7 of 1953.
The information on this page is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Completing an assessment does not, by itself, create a legally valid will.