by VDT Attorneys | Mar 30, 2017 | Estate Planning, Family, Will
The Administration of Estates Act, 1965, determines what must happen with an estate after a person’s death. There are certain steps that should be taken to ensure the process is legal. However, if the estate is worth a lot of money or the deceased has children, then...
by VDT Attorneys | Nov 9, 2015 | Estate Planning, Will
The Wills Act 7 of 1953 requires strict formalities to be complied with for a will to be recognised as the testator`s final will. These formalities include: 1. that the will is signed at the end thereof by the testator; 2. that such signature is made by the testator...
by VDT Attorneys | Oct 13, 2015 | Estate Planning, Family, Will
The short answer is no – If you are not legally adopted and there is no valid will which bequeaths the estate, or part of it, to you, you will not be entitled to inherit. To inherit where there is no valid will – referred to as intestate succession – requires a child...
by VDT Attorneys | Jul 16, 2015 | Estate Planning, Family, Personal, Testation, Will
Firstly, and most importantly, it is vitally important that you do have a valid will, as without a valid will, one leaves the decision as to what must happen to your estate and to your children in the hands of others. To determine whether your current will is valid...
by VDT Attorneys | Nov 21, 2014 | Estate Planning, Will
So what is a digital asset you may ask? Is it something I paid for and which may have resale value? In fact, it’s much simpler than that. Your Gmail and Twitter account are two examples that are regarded as virtual assets in addition to your digital music libraries,...
by VDT Attorneys | Mar 6, 2014 | Personal, Will
Section 2(1)(a) of the Wills Act provides the formal requirements for the execution of a valid will. These requirements can be summarised as follows: The will must be signed at the end thereof by the testator. The signature of the testator must be made in the presence...
