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18
Sep

The Guardian’s Fund: What Happens When a Minor Inherits in South Africa

September 18, 2026, ,
When a parent or grandparent dies and leaves something to a child under 18, most families assume the money simply sits safely until the child comes of age. What actually happens is more specific, and more restrictive, than most people expect. Unless a will directs otherwise, a minor’s inheritance in South Africa is paid into...
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02
Jul

7 Common Misconceptions About Wills in South Africa

July 2, 2026,
Most South Africans know that a will is important. Far fewer understand how a will actually works, and the gap between what people assume and what the law says can be costly, contentious, and deeply unfair to the people left behind. The misconceptions around wills are not fringe beliefs held by the uninformed. They are...
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30
Jun

What Happens If You Die Without a Will in South Africa?

June 30, 2026,
If you die without a valid will in South Africa, your estate is distributed according to the Intestate Succession Act — not your personal wishes. This article explains how intestate succession works, who inherits when there’s no will, and why working with Executor Law ensures your estate is managed correctly and your loved ones are...
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19
May

Can You Successfully Contest a Will in South Africa?

May 19, 2026,
Can You Contest a Will in South Africa? A will is the clearest expression of a person’s final wishes. But what happens when family members believe the will does not reflect what the deceased truly intended — or that the document itself is flawed or fraudulent? The short answer is yes: a will can be...
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12
May

Trust vs Will: Which Is Essential for Your Estate in South Africa?

May 12, 2026,
When it comes to planning your estate in South Africa, you have two primary legal instruments at your disposal: a will and a trust. Both allow you to direct what happens to your assets when you die (or during your lifetime). Both have legitimate and important roles in estate planning. But they are not interchangeable,...
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28
Apr

How to Update Your Will in South Africa

April 28, 2026,
Most South Africans who have a will drafted it once — perhaps when they bought their first home or had their first child — and have never looked at it since. If that sounds familiar, your will may no longer reflect your life, your wishes, or the people you want to protect. Or, you never...
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20
Apr

7 Steps to Write a Valid Will in South Africa

April 20, 2026,
Having a valid will is essential in South Africa to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes and to avoid complications for your loved ones. Without a valid will, your estate will be handled under the Intestate Succession Act, meaning the law decides how your assets are divided. Here’s a quick breakdown of...
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06
Jan

Selling Property from a Deceased Estate: What You Need to Know

January 6, 2026, ,
When selling property from a deceased estate in South Africa, the process is more complex than a regular property sale. It involves strict legal procedures to protect the estate and ensure fair distribution to beneficiaries. Here’s a quick breakdown of what you need to know: Executor Appointment: Only the appointed executor, authorised by the Master...
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31
Jul

An Open Letter about your life’s work

July 31, 2025, ,
To you, the reader, your family, network and community at large – there is still time to appoint a personal, trusted Executor, someone who knows you and acts with care, instead of leaving your heirs to deal with a call centre or rotating service desk for years to come. We have written an open letter...
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02
Dec

The validity of a will

December 2, 2020
A valid will has to be in writing, requires each page to be initialed on each page and signed at the end, in the presence of two adult witnesses who must see one another initial and sign. A witness to a valid will may not be an heir. You can do your own will but […]
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