The importance of executing a Will correctly

My current Will no longer reflected my wishes, and I therefore approached my attorney to attend to drafting a new Last Will & Testament for me. Once my updated Will had been finalised, my attorney provided me detailed instructions on how to properly execute it. My neighbours were around, so I asked them to act […]

Locked down during the pandemic: How to make a Will and get it witnessed

The last few weeks have seen huge changes in the way we live our lives. The demand for wills has surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, which is understandable in the midst of a grave health crisis. As attorneys, we are able to work from home and have access to the necessary technology that enables agile […]

Updating your will: Do you have your affairs in order?

DOWNLOAD THE HANDY LIFEBOOK PROVIDED BY THE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL TRUST Another year is already in its second month and it is perhaps time to review your current will. What will be required when I die? A death in a family is unfortunately something that we will all experience sooner or later. The Red Cross Children’s […]

ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES

REMOVAL OF EXECUTOR/EXECUTRIX Generally, upon the appointment of an Executor/Executrix via the issuing of the Letters of Executorship by the Master of the High Court, he/she is given the control and overall custody of all the assets of the deceased so as to proceed with the administration of the estate in question. However, with this control and custody comes […]