A will is a legal document specifying how a person’s assets should be distributed after their death.

✅ Requirements for a Valid Will:

Must be in writing (typed or handwritten)

Signed by the testator (person making the will)

Witnessed by two competent witnesses who are not beneficiaries

Clear instructions on asset distribution

🏛️ Where Wills Are Dealt With:

High Court (Civil Division) handles the administration of estates

Master of the High Court oversees probate and confirms the validity of wills

🧾 Steps to Execute a Will:

Submit the will to the Master of the High Court.

Obtain a grant of probate (if there’s a will) or letters of administration (if no will exists).

Distribute assets according to the instructions in the will or the Intestate Succession Act if no will exists.

📌 Tip: Always keep your will updated and store it safely to avoid disputes.