{"id":15893,"date":"2020-08-25T09:49:20","date_gmt":"2020-08-25T07:49:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stbb.co.za\/dev2\/?p=15893"},"modified":"2020-08-26T09:02:47","modified_gmt":"2020-08-26T07:02:47","slug":"thought-of-the-week-why-is-it-important-to-have-a-will","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stbb.co.za\/dev2\/thought-of-the-week-why-is-it-important-to-have-a-will\/","title":{"rendered":"Thought of the week | WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO HAVE A WILL?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Events which shape one\u2019s life, such as marriage, the purchase of a property, the birth of a child, the death of a loved one, a divorce or emigration, all lead to a change in personal circumstances which may require the updating of your will. To ensure that your estate devolves efficiently, cost-effectively and with a minimum of delay upon your chosen beneficiaries, it is important that you draw up a valid will and that you seek professional advice in doing so.<\/div>\n
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Your will must take many things into consideration, the most obvious being the nomination of heirs and the appointment of an executor to administer your estate. A will trust can be created to control any assets being awarded to a minor child and it is also possible to stipulate your choice of guardian to care for your minor children in the event of the untimely death of your spouse and yourself.Other considerations may include:<\/div>\n