Posted on 6/23/2025 11:41 AM By Cor van Deventer
For a will to be effective, it needs to be legally valid, clearly worded, and administratively workable. Many individuals mistakenly believe that because they’ve put their wishes in writing, those wishes will automatically be fulfilled. In reality, poorly structured or incomplete wills often create confusion, delay, and even legal disputes during the administration of the estate.
Posted on 6/9/2025 12:06 PM By Cor van Deventer
Estate administration can be held up by a wide range of issues — many of which are avoidable with proper foresight. While some delays are due to regulatory backlogs or institutional inefficiencies, many are caused by personal oversights that could have been addressed well in advance. Understanding these obstacles is key to preventing unnecessary hardship for the family members left behind.