Helderberg Hospice CEO Robert de Wet and Lyndi Labuschagne (Helderberg Hospice board member and director of renowned local firm of attorneys Morkel & De Villiers) recently joined Christie Hansen on HelderbergFM to talk about National Wills Week, taking place from Monday 15 to Friday 19 September.
An initiative of the Law Society of South Africa, it raises awareness of the importance of having a valid will. De Wet explained that as part of Helderberg Hospice’s holistic hospice and palliative care, social workers also support patients and families with practical matters such as ensuring vital documents such as wills are in order. Labuschagne highlighted that having no will, or one that is outdated, can cause unnecessary delays in finalising an estate and may result in one’s wishes not being carried out.
A valid will provides peace of mind that one’s loved ones will be cared for as one intended. De Wet also encouraged the community to consider leaving a legacy gift to Helderberg Hospice. Such gifts help sustain the organisation’s essential work and ensure hospice care will be available to future generations in need. To support families Helderberg Hospice has created free information packs to help collate important personal details that may be needed by you and your loved ones.
- For more information, or to collect a free information pack, phone Cheryl Rundle on 021 852 4608.
