Free will goes a long way
Attorneys will draft legal testaments at no cost between 12 and 16 September
IN celebration of National Wills Week next month, attorneys will be prepared to draft basic wills free of charge.
Law firms throughout the country will participate in this drive, which has become a popular tradition over the past few years, between 12 and 16 September.
‘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,’ said Law Society of South Africa Co-Chairpersons, Jan van Rensburg and Mvuso Notyesi.
‘By ensuring that you have a valid will, you can protect the interests of your loved ones and ensure that your executor will act according to your wishes as set out in your will.’
They added persons who have been recently married, divorced or widowed, or those who have been cohabitating with their partners for some time, should also consider having a will drafted.
‘If you have been cohabitating with your partner, it is advisable to have a will to ensure that there are not competing claims on your estate.
‘Similarly, unmarried persons, particularly those who may have a number of people that depend on them financially, should ensure they have a will in place, as several people could make a claim on their estates.’
Contact details for participating attorneys will be on the LSSA website at www.LSSA.org.za and on posters displayed by firms for members of the public to make appointments.
Read the full story in the ZO Weekender edition.
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