by Mfanelo Siwela | Mar 20, 2017 | wills
These are five of the most common mistakes people make when drafting their will. Not clear about the rules and regulations governing estates in South Africa Make sure you are up to date on the latest SARS requirements and rules. Otherwise you run the risk of having...
by Mfanelo Siwela | Mar 20, 2017 | wills
A living will is not the same as your last will and testament. The purpose of a living will is to guide your family and doctors in the event of you being unable to make your own medical decisions. This does not give anyone you mention in the living will a broad Power...
by Mfanelo Siwela | Mar 20, 2017 | wills
Your assets will not be distributed according to your wishes, but in terms of specified rules. People who you did not intend to benefit from your estate, might receive a portion. You will not be able to make provision for minor dependents whose inheritance will be...
by Mfanelo Siwela | Mar 20, 2017 | wills
The need for a foreign will depends on the following factors: where your foreign assets are located; the nature of the assets and the type of products in which these assets have been invested; and who takes care of the administration of your foreign...
by Mfanelo Siwela | Mar 20, 2017 | wills
A will is a legal document that sets out your wishes regarding the distribution of your property and the care of any minor children or other loved ones. A will may be the most important document you ever sign. To maximize the likelihood that your wishes are carried...