EPISODE · Apr 23, 2025 · 23 MIN
Everything Counts | Ep 20: Understanding Wills - Part 1
from Investec Focus Radio SA · host Investec
In this episode, Lieze-Marie Brink and Jacques Van Niekerk from the Investec Tax and Fiduciary team discuss the key aspects of estate planning and drafting a will in South Africa. They cover what should be included in a will, how to get started, and the importance of updating it after major life changes. Jump to topics of interest 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Why wills are important 02:45 The cost of a will 03:35 What happens if you don’t have a will 04:15 The laws of interstate succession 05:00 What makes a will valid in South Africa? 08:00 Where to start with drafting a will in South Africa 08:45 How often do you need to update your will 12:30 Consider your marriage regime when drafting your will 14:30 Religious provisions in your will 15:10 Joint wills 17:00 Will vs letter of wishes 19:00 Offshore assets and jurisdiction 21:30 Where should wills be kept? 23:00 The importance of talking to your loved ones about deceased estate administration Everything Counts podcast series · Investec Focus Radio SA
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In this episode, Lieze-Marie Brink and Jacques Van Niekerk from the Investec Tax and Fiduciary team discuss the key aspects of estate planning and drafting a will in South Africa. They cover what should be included in a will, how to get started, and the importance of updating it after major life changes. Jump to topics of interest 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Why wills are important 02:45 The cost of a will 03:35 What happens if you don’t have a will 04:15 The laws of interstate succession 05:00 What makes a will valid in South Africa? 08:00 Where to start with drafting a will in South Africa 08:45 How often do you need to update your will 12:30 Consider your marriage regime when drafting your will 14:30 Religious provisions in your will 15:10 Joint wills 17:00 Will vs letter of wishes 19:00 Offshore assets and jurisdiction 21:30 Where should wills be kept? 23:00 The importance of talking to your loved ones about deceased estate administration
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Everything Counts | Ep 20: Understanding Wills - Part 1
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