Tag: Letter of Executorship

The passing of a loved one is always a traumatic experience. Not being prepared for the financial realities can add more anxiety to an already painful and stressful time in your family’s life. According to Statistics South Africa, more than 70% of South Africans don’t have a last will and testament. I suggest that you get your estate plans in order as soon as possible. You never quite know when your time is up.

It is sometimes said that the 'law is an ass' when one thinks the law is too rigid, unnecessary or ridiculous. The complainant sought payment of a surplus benefit following the death of her husband who was a member of the Auto Workers Provident Fund.

The most recent estimates by the Master of the High Court are that as many as 70% of South Africans do not have a legally executable will. What this means is that for many South Africans, the death of a family member or loved one is surrounded by confusion, disarray and conflict.