IT is National Wills Week and time to get your affairs in order. Let’s be honest, the topic of Wills is often avoided because it’s not always pleasant to think about what would happen if you were to pass away.
Making proactive plans to protect your loved ones and ensure that your legacy is left as you intended it, needn’t be a doom and gloom topic. It’s the responsible thing to do and it should be discussed more openly and more often.
Your Will is probably the most important document you’ll ever sign and the consequences of passing away without a valid Will in place can be dire. Without a Will in place, everything you leave behind is distributed according to intestate succession law – which is usually not in line with your plan for the inheritance that you’ll one day leave behind for your loved ones.
If you have any assets in the form of money, jewellery, property, investments etc., or if you have children who are minors, you need to have a valid Will in place.
75% of South Africans pass away without a Will
Every year the Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) promotes National Wills Week, where they encourage law firms to offer free Will drafting to raise awareness around the importance of Wills. There is an inconceivable statistic that more than 75% of South Africans pass away without a valid Will in place.
Is your Will in order?
Getting your Last Will and Testament drafted shouldn’t be a daunting task. This week you can get it done at no cost through participating law firms.
National Wills Week is the ideal time to get your affairs in order. Take an hour of your time and get this important task done and dusted; you’ll have such peace of mind.
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The attorneys in Kariega (Uitenhage) participating in Wills Week 2021 are:
- Johan Cronje Attorneys, 25 Upper Drostdy Street, 041 922 0541
- Karsans Incorporated, 235 Caledon Street, 041 991 1320
- Lynett@Law, 24 Caledon Street, 083 469 0210.
For more information or for assistance call the Law Society of South Africa at (012) 366 8800 or e-mail us at lssa@lssa.org.za
