Know how your assets ( money and items) will be distributed and sorted out directly after your death. In short how your assets are distributed . This makes it easier for the family left behind or the legal representative to deal with your estate.

Your will allows you to decide without interference from people or even the Government, who in the event of no will could step in and using the guidelines set out the Intestate Succession Act dispose of your assets.

Who gets your assets, savings, investments, jewellery, cars and pets If your children are underage a will allows you to choose a guardian for them without involving the Courts which is expensive and messy. It also may set up a Trust for the Childrens financial benefit and management. You may choose the person responsible ( executor) for attending to the winding up of your estate. This could be a family member or a legal representative.

Dying without a will causes chaos and conflict. It leaves family members in a state of uncertainty . It’s a difficult path to navigate for whomever has to attend to the process of winding up the estate and they may not know where all your assets are. 

A will, once in writing, can be amended from time to time to keep it relevant and current.

A will once in writing can be amended from time to time to keep it relevant and current.