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Did you know that most South Africans do not have a Will because they think it is expensive and complicated? Recent statistics showed that nearly 75% of South Africans do not have a valid Will even though 98% of people believe it is the right thing to do*.

Clientèle Legal supports National Wills Week this year by offering free Wills to all Clientѐle Life clients. Our professional legal team will ensure your legacy is taken care of with a personalised and confidential Will document. Clientѐle Life clients who want to make use of this free offer, can email their details to wills@clientele.co.za and our dedicated team will contact you back.

Some tips for drawing up a Will:

1. Keep it simple
   Before you start, make a list of your beneficiaries (the people who will receive money or assets) and make a list of everything you want to leave behind. Think about it carefully. Then, collect all the paperwork that might apply, for instance Title Deeds of a house, car ownership papers or insurance policies. Keep it all in one place for simple reference.
2. Keep it specific
   Be as clear as possible when drafting a Will and be very specific about each item on it. Be detailed about each item or amount of money. Leave instructions on where the Will is kept and how people might have access to it. The more clear you are, the less likely that your family or loved ones will be confused or become involved in a fight about your legacy.
3. Make it official
   In order for a Will to be valid, it has to be in writing and signed by you and two witnesses. Keep a copy for yourself and inform the executor (person appointed to deal with your estate) of where they can access a copy. Make sure all your personal details are on the Will, as well as copies of your Identity Document. This will help the executor and your loved ones so they don’t have to search for it when the time comes.

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(*Source: FA News, 2022)

Please note that this Will is a standard, non-personalised, template that you choose to make use of at your own risk. It is therefore necessary to consult an attorney based on your specific needs. The information available herein is for your personal and non-commercial use only and may not be published, distributed, transmitted nor displayed to third parties without prior written consent from Clientèle General Insurance Limited, an authorised financial services provider and licensed non-life insurer: FSP 34655.
Neither Clientèle General Insurance Limited nor any of its associates shall be held responsible and/or liable for any damages and/or loss sustained, directly or indirectly, by any beneficiary and/or other persons as a result of a Will being invalid or incorrectly drafted by a member of the public, after having consulted this website. Statements or other content in this document must not be construed as advice from Clientèle General to be acted on.

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