My Will was drafted by my bank. But I don’t like it. There’re lots of spelling and grammatical errors, there’re a lot of clauses I don’t understand, and they’ve named the bank as my executor even though I specifically asked them not to. What can I do now? A: If you don’t like your Will,…
Template or custom-drafted? When it comes to drafting your Will, the first thing to decide is: where will you get one from? Are you comfortable with using a template, or would you prefer for someone to draft it for you? If your situation is relatively uncomplicated a template can be an easy and cost-effective option….
There are two ways of dying: with a Will; or without a Will. Here are some reasons why we would strongly recommend that you die with a Will. You get to choose your heirs. Drafting a Will is the best way of ensuring that your possessions get given to the people of your choice. If…
Your Will has been drafted and you’re finally happy with it. What now? There’re three things to consider. Signing requirements for your Will Once you’ve read through your Will and completely satisfied that it accurately reflects your wishes, the next step is to sign it. So how do you sign your Will? Before you pick up…
Yes, we know the story. Life is simply far too frenetic to worry about drafting your Will right now. The routine sounds oh-so-familiar. Wake up, shower, get dressed, grab a protein shake as you rush out the door, drop the kids at school, go to work, juggle meetings, phone calls, emails, go home, hopefully have…
Life is too busy to worry about Death. But Death has this annoying habit of disregarding Life and pitching up at the most inopportune moment. While cheating Death may prove difficult, we can smooth the process somewhat by making sure that we have drafted a Will. An alarming number of people do not have Wills….
Much has been written lately about South Africa’s new requirements for travelling with minor children, more particularly when borders are traversed. Most of the viewpoints you’ve likely come across point to the inefficiencies of this new system, the negative impact on tourism, and tout this as yet further evidence of the gradual crumbling of the…
This year we witness a once-in-every-four-years phenomenon: the Leap Year. The elusive 29th February, through its rarity, holds a certain mystique with more than its fair share of traditions. Coupled with the month’s long-standing association with love, this is the day when women the world over are granted a licence usually reserved for the domain…
If you’re reading this, then congratulations! You made it through the Silly Season alive. You dodged the carnage on the roads, your liver has finally recovered sufficiently to see another year in, and your stomach escaped intact, if not unscathed, after suffering through yet another notorious Christmas lunch. Let us spare a thought, though, for…
