NATIONAL Wills Week comes around again from 16 to 20 September and offers individuals an opportunity to have a basic will drafteed by an attorney free of charge.
Attorneys’ firms throughout the country are participating in the National Wills Week project.
“If you are a parent, a breadwinner, a homeowner and generally want to ensure that your affairs are in order, it is important that you have a valid will drafted by a professional. A valid will allows you to state your last wishes, who should inherit your assets and property, to appoint an executor of your choice for your estate and also a guardian for your minor children,” said Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) President, Mvuzo Notyesi.
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By ensuring that you have a valid will, you as the testator, can protect the interests of your loved ones and ensure that there is no delay in settling your estate after your death. It also ensures that your executor will act according to your wishes as set out in your will.
A valid will allows you to state who should inherit your assets and property, to appoint an executor of your choice for your estate and also a guardian for your minor children, added Mr Notyesi.
During National Wills Week, attorneys participating in the initiative will display posters with their contact details so that the public can make appointments with attorneys in their area. In addition, the contact details and addresses of all participating attorneys can be accessed on the LSSA website at www.LSSA.org.za.
Contact an attorney to find out what you should take for your will to be drafted.
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