Financial & Legal Services

Wills & Estate Planning

Will drafting, estate planning and executor guidance for South Africans.

The Problem

Dying without a valid will (intestate) means the Master decides who inherits — often delaying your family's access to funds for months.

Our Solution

Magnus drafts compliant South African wills, structures your estate to reduce executor fees and estate duty, and guides executors through the process.

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Benefits you can measure

  • Legally compliant SA will drafting
  • Estate duty and executor fee planning
  • Trust and beneficiary structuring
  • Executor and family guidance

Our process

01
Consult

We review assets, dependants and wishes.

02
Analyse

We model estate duty and liquidity.

03
Implement

We draft and witness your will.

04
Optimise

We safekeep and review on life events.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a will if I'm married in community?

Yes — a will avoids the intestate succession process and lets you nominate guardians.

Do you safekeep the original?

Yes, with secure storage and a copy released to your executor.

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