What happens if I die without a Will?
BY MEISE NKAISENG ATTORNEYS – VANDERBIJLPARK AND THREE RIVERS, GAUTENG | June 23, 2021
Blog By
Simoné Kühn
Associate at MNI Attorneys
Specialist in Estate Planning & Deceased Estates
- The Intestate Succession Act will determine how your estate must be distributed between your legal heirs;
- Minor heirs’ inheritance will be distributed to and held by the Guardians Fund until they reach the age of 18 years.
- If you were in a long term relationship but not married, then your partner will not automatically inherit in terms of the Intestate Succession Act.
- An executor will be nominated by your close family members or by the Master of the High Court.
Plan for the future – have a professionally drafted will.
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