Your Estate and Minor Heirs
Life is unpredictable and while no one wants to be faced with the situation leaving behind minor children it is important to consider if there are any minor heirs involved when dealing with estate planning and considering your Will, this consideration may be for your own minor children or provision for future grandchildren, as the […]
Why it’s essential you nominate an executor of your estate
When drafting your Last Will and Testament you will have to decide who to nominate as executor of your estate. Your executor’s responsibilities It is your executor’s responsibility to wind up your estate which includes reporting the estate to the Master of the High Court, obtaining letters of executorship, closing your bank accounts, paying creditors, […]
Protect your family with a properly executed Will
A question that is often asked of attorneys is: “Why do I need a Will?” The answer is simple. Without a Will, the winding up of your Estate is likely to give your family more headaches than they would like to have when you die. A Will is a very important document as it ensures […]