Attorneys to draft wills for free
A legal will is a must and if you have been dreading the costs that come with drafting one, check this out:
Attorney across the country will be drafting free basic wills during National Wills Week from September 14-18.
“If you are a parent, a breadwinner, a home-owner 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,” say Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) co-chairpersons Busani Mabunda and Richard Scott.
If you were married, divorced or widowed recently, or you have started cohabiting with your partner or have bought new property, you must have a will.
Similarly, unmarried persons , particularly those who may have a number of people and extended family members who depend on them financially, should ensure they have a will in place, as several people could make a claim on their estates.
During the week, attorneys participating in the National Wills Week initiative will display posters with their contact details so that members of the public can make appointments with attorneys in their area.
In addition, the contact details of all participating attorneys can be accessed on the LSSA website at www.LSSA.org.za or by contacting the relevant provincial law society.
