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What is the role of an administrator of an estate?
An administrator takes care of the administrative tasks relevant to the tying up of a deceased estate. The Administrator does not hold any power of attorney unless specifically given such by the Executor....What is a will ?
Your will is probably the most important document you’ll ever sign. A will, which is more commonly known as a last will and testament, is a legal document that stipulates how and to whom your assets (for example your ...Elements of a will
A last will and westament generally includes:Who your beneficiaries, heirs and legatees are: your will stipulates who will benefit from your estate and what portion of your estate you bequeath (give) to them.Whether a testamentary trust should be ...What are the requirements for a will to be valid?
For a will to be valid in South Africa it has to adhere to the requirements as set out in the Wills Act 7 of 1953. These requirements include that:A person must be over the age of 16 years....Is a handwritten will legal in South Africa?
Yes, a handwritten will is legal in South Africa. However, there are a few requirements that need to be met.The person drafting thewWill:has to be sixteen (16) years or older;may be the testator/testatrix;may not be ...