The importance of having a will cannot be stressed enough. If you die without leaving a valid will, your estate will devolve according to the laws of intestate succession. This means that your closest blood relatives will inherit your assets, even if you don’t like them!

Therefore, you should stipulate the way you want your assets to be distributed to ensure that your assets and personal possessions end up with those you wish to inherit.

Having a will in place also reduces the stress of your loved ones left behind, as the legal process to wind up your estate is expedited.