Real Estate Investor October 2022 | Page 114

WILLS & ESTATES

As South Africa ’ s largest provider of Wills and Estates , Capital Legacy has seen their fair share of heartache , tears , despair and frustration when dealing with the family that has been left behind .

Capital Legacy has helped over 370 000 South Africans get their Wills in order and , of course , thousands of Deceased Estates — and there are a few nuggets that we can pass on to someone wanting to avoid excessive trauma for their family when they pass away .

Last Will & Testament

Do you have a Last Will & Testament ? Statistics show that nearly 75 % of South Africans pass away without a valid Will in place . The main reason for this figure is simply procrastination . Everyone is just too busy and never finds the time to get it done .
Your Will is a legal document that deals with important things such as nominating the Executor of your Estate , who will care for your minor children and how your assets should be distributed after your death .