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Lake Properties, Cape Town is a young and dynamic real estate agency located in Wynberg, Cape Town. We offer efficient and reliable service in the buying and selling of residential and commercial properties and vacant land in the Southern Suburbs including Bergvliet,Athlone,Claremont,Constantia,Diepriver,Heathfield,Kenilworth,Kenwyn,Kreupelbosch, Meadowridge,Mowbray,Newlands,Obervatory,Pinelands,Plumstead,Rondebosch, Rosebank, Tokia,Rondebosch East, Penlyn Estate, Lansdowne, Wynberg, Grassy Park, Steenberg, Retreat and surrounding areas . We also manage rental properties and secure suitably qualified tenants for property owners. Another growing extension to our portfolio of services is to find qualified buyers for business owners who want to sell businesses especially cafes, supermarkets and service stations. At Lake Properties we value our relationships with clients and aim to provide excellent service with integrity and professionalism, always acting in the best interest of both buyer and seller. Our rates are competitive without compromising quality and service. For our clients we do valuations at no charge

What is the legal capacity to make a will in South Africa?

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  Let's break it down thoroughly. In South Africa, for a will to be valid, it must comply with both substantive requirements (like legal and mental capacity, which we've already discussed) and formal requirements as set out in the Wills Act 7 of 1953.


Formal Requirements for a Valid Will in South Africa

1. The Will Must Be in Writing

  • The will must be written—either typed or handwritten.
  • Oral wills are not recognized, except in very limited military service cases0 (called a soldier’s will or oral will under exceptional circumstances).

2. Signature of the Testator

  • The will must be signed at the end by the testator (or by someone else on the testator’s behalf, in their presence and at their direction).
  • If the will consists of more than one page, each page must be signed by the testator (or by the person signing on their behalf).
  • The signature must indicate the intention to give effect to the will (usually at the bottom of the document).

3. Witnessing the Will

  • The testator must sign the will in the presence of two or more competent witnesses.
  • These witnesses must:
    • Be at least 14 years old.
    • Not benefit from the will—if they are beneficiaries, their inheritance is likely to be declared invalid.
    • Sign the will in the presence of the testator and each other.
  • Witnesses typically sign on the last page of the will.

4. Date of the Will

  • It is strongly advised to include the date on which the will was executed.
  • While not a strict requirement, dating the will helps in determining which will is the most recent if more than one exists.

5. Amendments (Codicils)

  • Any changes or amendments to a will (called codicils) must also:
    • Be in writing.
    • Be signed by the testator and two witnesses.
  • If changes are made without proper signing and witnessing, they will be invalid.

6. Safekeeping of the Will

  • While not a legal requirement, a will should be safely stored, either:
    • With an attorney.
    • In a will safe.
    • At the Master of the High Court (optional).

Special Circumstances and Exceptions

  • Soldiers and sailors on active duty may make oral wills under certain conditions, but these are rare and tightly regulated.
  • A court may condone a will that does not comply with formalities if it's convinced the document was intended to be the deceased’s will (under Section 2(3) of the Wills Act).

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