26/05/2026
๐ก๏ธ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ญ๐๐๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐งโ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ก๐๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐
If you pass away without a valid Will, your minor children may still inherit โ but the process can become far more complicated than many parents realise.
๐๐ข๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ซ ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฒ ๐ก๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐๐ง:
1๏ธโฃ Property cannot easily be sold
If immovable property forms part of the estate, it may not be sold without the consent of the Master of the High Court.
2๏ธโฃ Cash inheritance may be paid into the Guardianโs Fund
Any cash meant for your minor child may have to be paid into the Guardianโs Fund, which is administered by the state.
3๏ธโฃ Funds are not freely accessible
A parent, guardian or caregiver may need to apply to the Guardianโs Fund for payments relating to your childโs school fees, clothing and maintenance.
4๏ธโฃ Your child must claim the inheritance at 18
Once your child turns 18, they will need to apply to the Guardianโs Fund for the release of the inheritance.
5๏ธโฃ A guardian may be appointed without your guidance
If you have not made your wishes clear in a valid Will, there is a risk that a guardian or caretaker may be appointed for your children whom you may not have chosen yourself.
๐ A valid Will is one of the most important ways to protect your children, your assets and your wishes.
Donโt leave their future to uncertainty. Let NR Nagel Attorneys Inc. assist you with drafting your Will and planning your estate properly.
๐ Call: 012 944 2533
๐ง Email: [email protected]
๐ Visit: www.nrnlaw.co.za
