It’s not an easy conversation, but death happens to us all.
Life is busy but your will is one of the most important documents you'll ever draft and all we need is an hour of your time.
Your will is important, so is planning for the costs of dying. Here's why:
/3
Meet Mark.
Mark is one of only 30% of South Africans who got his will in place in order to protect his family if he’s no longer around.
However...
Mark never thought about the fees his executor & trustees will charge, leaving his estate and beneficiaries with much less than he hoped for.
The Solution!
For as little as R 135 per month, our Legacy Protection Plan™
solves this and many other problems, should you pass away.
Don't be like Mark and leave problems when you want to leave a legacy!
Why do your will with Capital Legacy?
Because whichever way you look at it, we have the solution all under one roof
The Will
With access to a specialist consultant, free collection and safe-keeping, and unlimited amendments at no cost, our services provide an easy and stress-free way to secure your will.
Your Beneficiaries
Our services offer the option to create a trust for your loved ones, especially those with disabilities, and provide a personal estate consultant to guide you through the process.
Your Estate
Our services provide the flexibility of choosing any executor, the assurance of established in-house professionals administering the process, and the option of covering costs up to 100% upfront.
Your Trusts
We will take care of all the trusts required by your will to ensure your beneficiaries are protected and get the most of their inheritance.
Did you know…
Capital Legacy was the first to bring out an insurance policy integrated with your will that pays for the fees and costs when you pass away. It's called the Legacy Protection Plan™ and has revolutionised the industry, helping more than 300 000 South Africans since we launched in 2012.
Calculate your cost of dying
No hidden agendas with us... There are costs but NOT for the will itself, rather the executor & trustee fees should you choose to appoint us. We have a solution for these fees but first, let's quickly help you estimate these.
How much is your estate worth?
What is the value of your properties?
Do you have kids younger than 18? *
We recommend our LPP™
to cover your fees and costs of
from only
pm*
Tap here for more information
Why do I need the Legacy Protection Plan™?
This policy is the most cost effective way to provide funding to cover your estate legal costs. It can also prevent massive delays in administering your estate, saving your family trauma and at worst financial ruin.
Affordable premiums for any age, with BIG benefits
Has no cease-age and covers you for your entire life
Includes cash benefits to plug gaps that your other policies cannot
For as little as R 111.70 pm
Integrated benefits
With the Legacy Protection Plan™
Immediate Liquidity™
When you pass away, your family could have limited access to money. Ensure there is money available to cater for things such as funeral expenses, travel arrangements, groceries and other immediate expenses. This benefit pays within 48 hours giving rapid relief to your loved ones.
Estate Overheads Protector™
Estates take time to wrap up and there are costs that can become an additional burden to your family. This benefit is available in cash to the executor of the Estate, to help them pay for the costs relating to the Estate, such as Master's fees, correspondence fees, property clearance and advertising costs.
Estate Gap Cover™
If both you and your spouse should pass away, it can be a financial shock to your beneficiaries. It’s often too expensive to cover the costs associated with both spouses passing away simultaneously. Through this benefit, you can provide for inheritance taxes and other additional legal costs as well as the loss of monthly income.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to go for blood tests for MyCover™?
For R10 million cover or less, you do not need to go for a blood test and we only require non-invasive underwriting. For cover greater than R10 million, you will be required to go for a blood test.
Do I need a will if I have beneficiaries?
Yes. If your beneficiaries are not your bloodline heirs or descendants, or may claim from your estate based on the Maintenance of Surviving Spouses Act, Intestate Succession Act or Children’s Act, they will not be considered when your estate is distributed, if you have no will. So, if you wish to bequeath something to a friend or someone else, you will need to specify this in your will.
What are the 3 types of testamentary trusts?
In estate planning in South Africa, testamentary trusts play a crucial role in safeguarding the financial security and well-being of beneficiaries. These trusts are established according to a person’s last will and testament and come into effect upon their passing, providing a framework for the management and distribution of assets. Below is an overview of the different types of testamentary trusts.Children’s trustA children’s trust, as the name suggests, is specifically designed to provide for minor children or dependents who may not be capable of managing their inheritance themselves. It allows the person whose will it is (testator = male, testatrix = female) to appoint a trustee who will oversee the management and distribution of assets on behalf of the children until they reach a specified age or milestone outlined in the will.The trustee is responsible for managing the assets in the best interests of the beneficiaries. The assets held in trust can be used to cover the children’s education expenses, healthcare needs, maintenance costs, and any other essential requirements. By establishing a children’s trust, the person whose will it is ensures that the children’s financial future is secure.Widow’s trustA widow’s trust is designed to provide financial support and security to the surviving spouse after the testator’s death. By creating a widow’s trust, the testator can ensure that their spouse is adequately taken care of.The widow’s trust is typically structured to provide the surviving spouse with regular income or distributions from the trust assets, while preserving the principal amount for the ultimate beneficiaries, such as children. The testator can specify the terms and conditions for the distribution of assets within the trust, ensuring that the surviving spouse’s needs are met without compromising the long-term financial stability of the other beneficiaries.Provider’s trustA provider’s trust focusses on ensuring the financial well-being of a dependent individual, such as a family member with a disability or a loved one with special needs, upon the testator’s passing. This trust is specifically designed to provide ongoing financial support and care for such beneficiaries, taking into account their unique requirements.By creating a provider’s trust, the testator ensures that their loved one will receive the necessary financial support, which will be managed by a trustee who understands the beneficiary’s specific needs.Choosing the right testamentary trust offers invaluable benefits and peace of mind in estate planning, particularly when it comes to providing for vulnerable beneficiaries. With these unique testamentary trust options for estate planning available – children’s, widow’s, provider’s trusts – the individual needs of your loved ones can be taken care of when you are no longer here.There are many types of trusts for asset management after death. However, when it comes to the individual requirements of minors, surviving spouses and dependents with special needs, you have access to unique testamentary trust options for estate planning.Not sure where to start? Contact us to get your will drafted for free and to get all the information about testamentary trust types from our expert consultants.
What is an education protector?
An education protector is a safety net for your child’s education, in the case that you are no longer around to help cover the costs associated with their schooling, from pre-primary school to university. An education protector ensures that funds are securely ring-fenced to take care of your children’s education and care needs if you pass away, become severely ill or impaired. Given the nature of our integration of wills, trusts, insurance, technology & administration, parents can rest easy knowing that their children will enjoy the future that they deserve, if they are no longer around to provide for them. EduCare™ is Capital Legacy’s solution to the risk of passing away without leaving behind sufficient funding to cover your children’s education and care.
Do I pay tax on what I inherit from a deceased estate?
Yes. Taxes will be payable either as part of the estate if you sell what you inherit from the estate before the administration process is finalised, or as Capital Gains Tax on your individual income tax profile with SARS if you sell it after you have inherited it.
Do beneficiaries of a will have rights?
Yes. The beneficiary(ies) as stipulated in a will have many and various rights. With regards to the process of estate administration, a beneficiary may enquire of an executor or directly from the pffice of the Master of the High Court as to the progress of the winding up the estate. With regards to inheritance, a beneficiary may renounce an inheritance. However, when they do so, they renounce their entire inheritance. They cannot renounce just one item or aspect of it. When joint assets are bequeathed to two or more beneficiaries, the onus is generally on the beneficiaries to distribute the relevant assets amicably and in equal share or value.If your query is more specific than this, it is a good idea to speak to a testamentary specialist.(For the purposes of this answer, the term beneficiary(ies) refers to heir(s) and legatee(s) as well as the beneficiary(ies) of a trust.)
Not to brag, but we're kinda good at what we do.
Don't take our word for it though...