The importance of a Last Will & Testament and especially one that is updated to reflect your current wishes can never be underestimated.

The current debacle between Amor Vittone and her late husband Jooste van der Westhuizen’ s deceased estate is the most recent example that springs to mind. Amor is disputing the validity of her late husband’s Last Will & Testament in which she is completely excluded. By doing so she hopes that a Court will revert to his previous Will in which she inherits part of his Estate.

Unfortunately and more often than not, it would be very difficult for a spouse, life partner, your children or other family to convince a Court after your passing to change your Last Will & Testament, as it is generally accepted that it reflected your most recent wishes and further that it was done whilst you were of sound mind. So depending on the manner and at the time that your Will was originally drafted, it might be time to have a look if it still reflects your wishes. If you do not have one ... this might be the right time to get one.