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University of ZululandRef: https://www.unizulu.ac.za/opinion-piece-8/?utm_source=rss&
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Collected on 29 September 2026
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This is a University of Zululand opinion piece about the importance of having a valid will in South Africa. It explains what a will can provide for, the formalities needed for valid execution, and what may happen if those formalities are not followed.
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Why Every Person Should Have a Will?
The University of Zululand makes this public information article available to explain the benefits of having a valid will, the formalities for executing one, and the consequences of failing to follow those formalities.
- Who it is for
- Members of the public, including people making a will and people responsible for estates
- How to act on it
- Read the opinion piece at the stated University of Zululand webpage.
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It is important to educate members of the public about the importance of having a valid will.
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Reference
https://www.unizulu.ac.za/opinion-piece-8/?utm_source=rss&
Key Takeaways
- Title: Why Every Person Should Have a Will?
- Published by University of Zululand
- Author: Precious Shamase
- Advice on preparing and properly executing a valid will
- A will should be signed in the presence of two or more competent witnesses
- University of Zululand
- South African Government
- Precious Shamase
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