In the past year, the world has seen an unprecedented speed of development and change, from artificial intelligence to a hybrid way of working. This development and the speed at which it is happening must also be kept in mind when planning your legacy.
September is again wills month and we are at Eksekuteurs vir Boedels en Testamente want to use this opportunity to achieve an important community goal. Our goal is to help as many South Africans as possible to get their wills in order, whether with the drafting of a first will or the adaptation of an existing will with specialist knowledge.
Together we can ensure certainty during uncertainty.
National Wills Week takes place from 11 to 15 September, but we consider this goal, to help people with their wills, important enough to focus only on this for a whole month.
Why is it so important that your will must be in order?
More than 70% of South Africans die without a valid will. Have you ever wondered what will happen if you do not have a valid will? Here are the top six consequences:
- Your inheritance: The estate will be divided according to South African law and not according to your wishes.
- Your marriage: The surviving spouse can be left with nothing.
- Your children: Your children's inheritance can be transferred to the State Guardianship Fund or given to the appointed guardian.
- Family dispute: Family dispute often occurs when family members do not receive guidance on the division of an estate.
- Delays: Without a will, the government is in charge of the process, which can take years.
- Guardianship: The opportunity to nominate a guardian for minor children is forfeited.
We make drafting wills easy
Most South Africans do not have a valid will in place, simply because they cannot get around to it. We are working hard to make this important task as hassle-free as possible for the customer this wills month.
- Personal consultation: A consultant meets the client, either at work or at home, during or after office hours.
- We draft the will: Within 48 hours the first draft will is sent to you.
- Signed will collection: Once the will is signed, it is collected from you free of charge.
What makes Eksekuteurs vir Boedels en Testamente unique?
We realize that the discussions that accompany the drafting of a will can sometimes be uncomfortable. That is why we want to create a safe home for you where you can discuss everything in your mother tongue with peace of mind so that we can work together on the best solution and plan.
- Afrikaans: With two million people who indicate Afrikaans as their mother tongue, serves Eksekuteurs vir Boedels en Testamente an incredibly strong and loyal market segment with a unique culture.
- 126 estate specialists: Our estate administration team includes dedicated estate consultants, who provide professional and personal services to hundreds of clients' families every month.
- LPP™ Legacy Protection PlanTM: This plan indemnifies clients from legal fees such as executor, testamentary trust and transfer fees, as well as other expenses incurred upon death.
The costs associated with dying
Most people do not plan for the unexpected costs associated with death. This can include executor, transfer, testamentary trust fees and other costs, which can lead to cash shortages in the estate.
The Legacy Protection PlanTM covers all the fees associated with estate administration. Using our advanced methodology, we can not only draft the will, but also - within minutes - determine what the legal costs will be upon death.