Estate planning · South Africa

A calm, careful way to
leave your affairs in order.

Draft a clear South African will and prepare the notes your family will one day need — guided step by step, in plain English. About three minutes to see how it works.

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Last will and testament — draftSection I

Preamble

I, being of sound mind and body, declare this to be my last will and testament, revoking any earlier wills and codicils.

01Your story
02The people
03The estate
04Your wishes
Witnessed · in personPaper · signed
Grounded in the Wills Act, 1953Draft only — signed on paperPOPIA‑minded data handlingIndependent attorney review
02The journey

Four calm phases from first thought to a signed original in a safe place.

  1. 01

    Get started

    A short guided conversation about your situation.

  2. 02

    Build your plan

    People, estate map, and your wishes — one question at a time.

  3. 03

    Review the draft

    Plain‑language clauses to read and edit clause by clause.

  4. 04

    Sign & store

    Print, sign on paper with two witnesses, keep the original safe.

03A closer look

A draft you can read, edit, and sign with confidence.

Clauses are written in plain language, structured for the Master's Office, and cross‑ referenced to the people and assets you've captured. When you're ready, print and sign with two witnesses.

A draft becomes a valid will only after correct wet‑ink signing. See the signing rules.

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Appointment of executor

I appoint {executor.full_name} as the executor of my estate, with the power to act without providing security to the Master of the High Court. Should the appointed executor be unable or unwilling to act, I appoint {alternate_executor.full_name} in their place.

Language
Plain English
Signing
Paper · witnessed
Storage
You choose
Signing & privacy

Legal accuracy where it matters. Quiet privacy by default.

The signing rule

Your will must be signed on paper, at the end, in the simultaneous presence of two competent witnesses (14+) who then sign in your presence and in each other's. Full Wills Act summary.

Your data, your terms

Deny‑by‑default access. No advertising or marketing analytics. Export or delete your information from your account at any time. Read the privacy notice.

04Frequently asked
Is a will drafted here legally valid?

What we produce is a draft. It becomes an executed will once the Wills Act, 1953 formalities are satisfied on paper. Read the full signing rules.

What does it cost?

Pricing is being finalised. You can request launch access to be told, and to receive early terms, before we open sign‑ups.

What if my situation is complex?

Trusts, businesses, blended families, offshore assets, or concerns of capacity or coercion should be reviewed by an attorney. The independent attorney review network is in preparation.

How is my information handled?

Deny‑by‑default access controls, POPIA‑minded logging, no advertising trackers. You can export or delete your data from your account. Read the privacy notice.

Looking for more? Read Important information for the full statutory and practical detail.

Take a quiet hour. Do the one thing that will matter most.

Start with a short guided conversation. Nothing is shared until you say so, and you can leave and return at any time.