Give your loved ones clear instructions when they need them most. Our experts guide you through your will, trusts, and legacy decisions, so the process feels simple, personal, and built around what matters at home.
Plan your legacyStories from Our Members
"I created my will because my child was already 3. I kept putting it off, so I made it my New Year's resolution. It feels good to know my family has clear instructions if anything happens."
Pieter Steyn, with his wife Anna and their son Lucas.
Meet the Steyns
They are passing down generations of hard work, love, and support.
Planning
Get free will drafting, unlimited amendments, collection, and secure safekeeping for your signed will.
A complete plan to protect and transfer your assets. A trust can help your loved ones avoid delays in the estate winding-up process through the Master's Office.
Reduce delays and administration costs
Protect assets for the people you choose
A practical option for homeowners
Put the essentials in writing, from who should care for your children to how your assets should be distributed.
Clearly state who receives what
Nominate guardians for minor children
Minimise potential family conflict
Administration
Settling an estate in South Africa can involve the Master's Office, executor appointments, asset transfers, and tax clearance. We help families move through it with less confusion.
You get a dedicated case manager to guide documents, deadlines, and next steps from start to finish.
Dedicated case managers
Document preparation and review
Clear guidance through legal requirements
"I felt completely supported throughout the process. I received all of the documents I needed... When I had questions, I received an answer within 24 hours. The one time I was thoroughly confused by what the Master's Office required, Wills & Trust scheduled a phone call to help me unravel it."
Our Services
Expert will drafting at no cost, with personalised guidance and specialised trust creation. Your signed will is collected, kept securely, and drafted with a fast 48-hour turnaround.
Add protection for estate fees and liquidity needs, helping your family avoid unexpected costs when they are already under pressure. Flexible plans and extenders keep cover aligned with your needs.
Our in-house estate team supports South African families through the Master's Office, executor appointments, legal fees, and liquidity benefits that can reduce delays. Beneficiaries receive clear updates throughout the process.
Shari'ah-compliant wills and trusts designed around your family, faith, assets, and long-term responsibilities.
Member Reviews
We felt a weight lift once such an important step was complete.
Bill
Member since 2012
I chose Wills & Trust because the process was simple and the support was excellent.
Fatima
Member since 2023
We felt confident knowing our child's future had been properly considered.
Brendan
Member since 2023
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FAQs
Clear answers on wills, estate liquidity, trusts, and legacy planning for South African families.
Browse the full FAQ libraryWithout a will, your assets will be distributed according to South Africa's Intestate Succession Act, which might not reflect your wishes.
This can lead to delays through the Master's Office, family disputes, and additional costs for your loved ones. A will allows you to:
The plan is an insurance solution designed to cover the costs associated with winding up your estate. These costs, which can be substantial, include:
Ensuring that your beneficiaries receive their inheritance in full, without having to bear the burden of these expenses.
Ensuring that your children's education is funded, even if you are no longer there to support them.
We believe that a legacy is more than just money. It's about passing on values, providing for future generations, and leaving a positive impact on the world. We help our clients achieve this through:
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