Is a handwritten will valid?

  A valid will must always comply with the formalities defined in section 2 of the Wills Act 7 of 1953. The formalities include, amongst others: The will must be in writing, either handwritten or typed. The testator/testatrix and the witnesses must sign the will on each page. The witnesses of the will must both […]

Wills and divorce

The topic of divorce is a sensitive one and, given the emotional impact a divorce has on all parties involved, it is often seen as a topic to be avoided at all costs. However, avoiding the challenging topic at all costs may have a significant (monetary) cost should one of the parties to the divorce […]