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:
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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.
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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 105.87 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 beneficiaries of a will have any 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 Master of the High Court’s office as to the progress of the winding up of the estate. With regards to their inheritance, a beneficiary may renounce an inheritance. However, when a beneficiary renounces their inheritance, they renounce their entire inheritance. They cannot renounce just one item/aspect of the inheritance. When joint assets are bequeathed to two or more beneficiaries, the onus is generally on the beneficiaries to amicably distribute the relevant assets in equal share or value. If your query is more specified than what has been addressed here, we recommend that you seek the advice of a will specialist. *For the purposes of answering this question the term beneficiary(ies) refers to heir(s) and legatee(s) as well as the beneficiary(ies) of a trust.
Do I pay Executor’s fees on MyCover™?
No. Because MyCover™ is an extender benefit of the Legacy Protection Plan™, all your executor fees are indemnified regardless of who the nominated beneficiary is. If your life cover from another provider pays to an individual, it wouldn’t attract executor’s fees. However, life cover from other providers that pay to your estate or a trust will attract executor’s fees which can be charged at 3.5% plus VAT.
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.The will must be in writing.The will must be signed by the testator/testatrix, on each page and at the end.The signing of the will should be witnessed by two competent independent witnesses, who sign on each page and at the end of the will too. There are, however, many options that are specific to your estate that may be overlooked or legalities that are not taken into consideration if you do not have your will reviewed by a testamentary specialist. These oversights may result in your will being regarded as invalid which could lead to a costly legal exercise to rectify. At Capital Legacy we draft your will at no cost to you, ensure your will meets all the legal requirements to be deemed valid and keep it in safe custody.
How do I open (report) an estate of a deceased person?
The Estate of a deceased person must be reported to the Master of the High Court within 14 days of the date of death. The death should be reported by any person who has control or possession of any property or documents (usually Trust company) that is or intends to be the will of the deceased individual. The estate is reported by lodging a completed death notice and other documents with the relevant Master of the High Court.
What is EduCare™?
An estate planning product that provides dedicated cover for your children’s education and care should you become impaired, severely ill or pass away. EduCare™ is integrated with your will through a Children’s Trust™. The proceeds will be paid to the Children’s Trust™ for the trustees to allocate according to your children’s needs. This is a whole-of-life product that is fully underwritten upfront. You would pay a single premium with no need to specify each child’s details. This product covers any beneficiary of the Children’s Trust™, including grandchildren. The trustees are bound to follow the product rules to the benefit of the child.Capital Legacy’s unique approach to education protection cover through EduCare™ not only helps cover school fees but also personal care needs, stationery, sporting equipment, food, and transport.You can choose the amount needed to help cover the costs of your children’s education and care (our expert consultants will guide you). If something happens to you, we will pay your EduCare™ benefit into a dedicated Children’s Trust™ for your child. The trustees of the Children’s Trust™ will then allocate funds to help cover your children’s education and care needs based on your plan. (You can nominate a person of your choice to be co-trustee together with a Capital Legacy expert, for peace of mind). All the trust and trustee fees are indemnified, ensuring that the full values go towards your children’s education and care.
What about relatives not listed?
In circumstances where distant relatives do not inherit according to Islamic law, they may be allocated a bequest in an Islamic Will, provided that the sum of all bequests cannot exceed one-third of the estate. Alternatively, they can be nominated as beneficiaries of the MyCover™ extender on the Tazkiya™ Family Takaful.
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