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NATIONAL WILLS WEEK: HAVE YOUR WILL DRAFTED FOR FREE (A CAPE LAW SOCIETY PRO BONO INITIATIVE)

 
Why should an attorney
draft your Will?		 What happens to your estate if
you die without a valid Will?
Attorneys are professionals qualified in law that can advise you on any problem which may arise with regard to your Will. They have the necessary knowledge and expertise to ensure your Will is valid and complies with your wishes. Often a Will is not valid because the person who drafts it does not have the necessary legal knowledge to ensure that the requirements of the law are met. The only way to ensure your wishes are carried out is to draft a will and keep it up-to-date.
If you die without leaving a valid Will, your assets will be distributed according to the provisions of the Intestate Succession Act.
The provisions of this Act are generally fair and ensure that your possessions are transferred to your spouse and children.
The following problems may arise if you die without leaving a Will:

  • Your assets may not be left to the person of your choice.
  • It can take a long time to have an executor appointed. The executor who is appointed may be somebody you may not have chosen yourself.
  • There can be extra and unnecessary costs.
  • There can be unhappiness and conflict among members of your family because there are no clear instructions on how to distribute your assets.
CONTACT US TO DRAFT
YOUR BASIC WILL
FREE OF CHARGE DURING WILLS WEEK		 Egrain Dampies

Wills & Estates Specialist
Email: egrain@dixonattorneys.co.za

Office: 021 421 4895

 

Michael Dixon
Attorney

Email: michael@dixonattorneys.co.za
Cell: 083 270 5941