Making a will and planning what to leave

Making a will and planning what to leave

When making your will, think about how much you have to leave and who gets what. This guide will help you work out the basics, so you can get started with writing your will. Making your will – step by step What to do once you’ve made your will Making your will – step...
What happens to an estate upon the death of a spouse?

What happens to an estate upon the death of a spouse?

If you are married, it’s important to understand what will happen to the marital property when you die, says attorney Simon Dippenaar. You may have an antenuptial contract in place and you may have opted for a particular marital regime for a good reason – but...
10 Estate Planning Tips

10 Estate Planning Tips

1. Review/Update your will:Having a Will is the cornerstone of any estate plan. For anyone with children the consequence of not having a Will may be devastating. Once you have a Will, it is important to review it regularly, and also to ensure that your family know...
A will is only part of the solution

A will is only part of the solution

We have just come out of National Wills Week which is a great initiative aimed at creating awareness around the benefit of having a will (last will and testament). Having a will doesn’t necessarily solve all your estate problems and I thought, at this time of...