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LSSA National Wills Week 2023

LSSA National Wills Week 2023

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LSSA National Wills Week 2023

The LSSA National Wills Week will take place from 11-15 September 2023.

Why must you have a will?

By making a will you ensure that your assets are disposed of in accordance with your wishes after your death. This privilege is called “freedom of testation”.

Why should an attorney draft your will?

Attorneys are professionals qualified in law. An attorney can advise you on any problem which may arise with regard to your will. An attorney has the necessary knowledge and expertise to ensure that your will is valid and complies with your wishes.

Often a will is not valid because the person who drafts it does not have the necessary legal knowledge to ensure that the requirements of the law are met.

What happens to your estate if you die without a valid will?

If you die without leaving a valid will, your assets will be distributed according to the provisions of the Intestate Succession Act. The provisions of this Act are generally fair and ensure that your possessions are transferred to your spouse and children, and where applicable, to siblings, parents, and if required, then to the extended family in terms of degrees of relationships and those that were dependent on you for financial support.

But the following problems may arise if you die without leaving a will:

• Your assets may not be left to the person of your choice.

• It can take a long time to have an executor appointed. The executor who is appointed may be somebody you may not have chosen yourself.

• There can be extra and unnecessary costs.

• There can be unhappiness and conflict among members of your family because there are no clear instructions on how to distribute your assets.

Richards Attorneys will participate in Wills Week 2023. This includes a free consultation and preparing of a simple Will. Wills including Trusts are not offered during Wills Week. 

By appointment only.

Contact Richards Attorneys for a consultation.

LSSA National Wills Week 2023

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Richards Attorneys is fronted by General Practice Attorney, Nicolene Richards who established her law firm in 2009. Nicolene offers her legal services to clients in the greater Gansbaai area. Richards Attorneys specialises in the drafting and vetting of agreements, divorce law, maintenance, litigati...

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