GET A WILL, FREE from 15 to 19 September 2014.
Let an attorney write your will- FREE!
WHY MUST YOU HAVE A WILL?
By making a will you ensure that your assets are disposed of in accordance with your wishes after your death. This privilege is called “freedom of testation”.
Why should an attorney draft your will?
Attorneys are qualified professionals. An attorney can advise you on any problem which may arise with regard to your will. An attorney has the necessary knowledge and expertise to ensure that 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.
What happens to your estate if you die without a valid will?
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.
BUT, the following problems may arise if you die without leaving a will:
· your assets may not be left to the persons of your choice;
· it can take a long time to have an executor appointed and the executor who is appointed may be somebody you may not have chosen yourself;
· there can be extra and unnecessary costs; and
· there can be unhappiness and conflict among members of your family, because there are no clear instructions on how to distribute your assets.
Many attorneys will write a basic will for you for free during National Wills week between 15 to 19 September 2014.
Conditions:
· only attorneys participating in the National Wills Week project will write your will for free;
· only from 15 to 19 September 2014;
· only a basic will and testament will be written-no amendments or redrafting of existing wills; and
· make an appointment with an attorney participating in the Wills Week project.
Where to find an attorney to write your will.
For contact details of an attorney in your area who will write a free will for you, contact the law society in your region:
KwaZulu-Natal Law Society
Telephone Number (033) 345 1304
Estcourt & Surrounding Areas Contact:
Lombard-Badenhorst Inc.
1st Floor
81 Harding Street
Telephone Number: 036 352 3133
