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Who can witness a will?
You need two independent witnesses to sign your will. They should be persons who are:14 years or older;Of sound mind and mentally capable of providing testimony in court, at the time of signing;Not specified in the will (...Why is it important to have a will? What is the purpose of a will?
The principle of freedom of testation is one of the cornerstones of the law of succession in South Africa. It allows the person whose will it is (testator = male, testatrix = female) to distribute their assets as they wish. There are, ...At what age can or should you draft a will?
You may draft a will if you are aged 16 years or older....What happens if parents die without a will?
When both parents (a child's natural guardians) die at the same time without a will, the Intestate Succession Act No 81 of 1987 comes into force and the assets from both of their estates are monetised and paid into ...Can my child(ren) draw from their inheritance in the Guardian’s Fund?
Applicants may claim maintenance or allowances from the Guardian’s Fund. Visit the relevant Master of the High Court’s website for detailed information....Do I need a will if I have few or no assets?
Even if you do not own property, a vehicle or other large assets, something like your Current Account is considered an asset and will therefore form part of your estate when you pass away. However, a will is more than ...