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10 Important Facts To Know About Your Will


  • Only an original and signed Will is valid

  • The Master may decline your choice of Executor, the co-appointment of an approved professional is paramount

  • Your Will only deals with life cover that pays your Estate, thus your Will and life cover Beneficiary nominations must compliment each other

  • If you do not create a Testamentary Trust for your minor Children, their inheritance could go to the Government Guardians Fund or their Guardians

  • Guardian nominations are only applicable when there is no surviving biological or legally appointed Parent

  • Guardian nominations are only a wish, these nominations should be aware of and happy to accept such an appointment

  • No one can inherit until all debts, fees, taxes and marital contract claims are settled, regardless of what your Will says or even if you have no Will

  • You can use a Will to document your last wishes but these are only wishes and may not be enforceable, albeit they are likely to be honoured

  • To be an Organ Donor you have to register with the Organ Donor Foundation for this wish to be effective

  • You cannot cater for every eventuality, thus it is better to keep it simple and up-to-date as your circumstances change

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