14-18 September 2026
National Wills Week is around the corner and DTS Attorneys will be participating. Wills Week is a Law Society Initiative where any person will be provided the service of having a basic will drafted free of charge.
Making a Last Will and Testament allows you to control how your assets are distributed after your death, ensuring that only your chosen beneficiaries’ benefit. Without a will, your assets will be divided according to the Law of Intestate Succession, subjecting them to general rules that may not align with your wishes. A well-planned will minimizes financial disruption to your loved ones and ensures your assets are left in the right hands.
Dying without a will means:
- Assets are distributed according to the Law of Intestate Succession
- The Master of the High Court appoints an executor, possibly not your choice
- Assets are divided between your spouse and children in fixed percentages, disregarding individual circumstances
- A guardian may be appointed for your children without your input
- The state controls monies due to minor children
- Estate winding-up may be delayed, causing financial problems for your family
Contact DTS Attorneys to arrange an appointment during Wills Week free of charge.
Monique van der Merwe in our Gqeberha office monique@dtslaw.co.za
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