Has anyone done their own will

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Hi guys

Has anyone done their own will?
Can you suggest a good template?
I see many online.

Thanks
 
You can get your bank to send you a draft, and then edit and change it as needed, and never send them the signed copy.
 
Link has a template but more important is the guidance.
Personally don’t find the cost to have them drawn up prohibitive.

DO&JCD: Master/Wills

A will is a specialized document, which should preferably be drawn up by an expert like an attorney, trust company etc.
www.justice.gov.za www.justice.gov.za
 
Paul Kemp said:
Link has a template but more important is the guidance.
Personally don’t find the cost to have them drawn up prohibitive.

DO&JCD: Master/Wills

A will is a specialized document, which should preferably be drawn up by an expert like an attorney, trust company etc.
www.justice.gov.za www.justice.gov.za
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I don't think it is the cost to get it drawn up that concerns people, but the fact that they usually put themselves down as executor of your estate.
 
Willie Trombone said:
Don't ever offer to be executor. That's a waste of time.
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What I've heard is that even if you are the executor, you can just hire a lawyer to do all the work. Depending on estate size, that may save a packet compared to the bank's 2% fee. Of course, I'm speaking as someone who will have the bank as executor.
 
A will is just a piece of paper. You can write whatever you want on it. It only becomes a legal document when the person dies.
 
Curious - what happens in the case where a person says in his Will ‘leave everything to x’ … but has policy’s that state beneficiaries as ‘a’ ?

Does one supersede the other because they contradict?
 
Dolby said:
Curious - what happens in the case where a person says in his Will ‘leave everything to x’ … but has policy’s that state beneficiaries as ‘a’ ?

Does one supersede the other because they contradict?
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Insurance policies will go to the beneficiary stated on the policy, regardless of the Will.

My work benefits, pension fund etc. will be determined by the Will. Though I have nominated beneficiaries on these, it's not guaranteed to pay to them if someone can prove they are entitled to the funds

I stand to be corrected
 
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