Wills Attorneys Paarl
Wills drafted, signed and safely stored. Decide who inherits, protect your children, and spare your family the uncertainty.
- Signed at
- The same appointment
- Witnesses
- Provided at our office
- First consultation
- Free
How we draw your will
The first consultation, free
You set out what your family actually looks like and what you want to happen to your estate. This is where we can also address anything the Intestate Succession Act’s default formula would not reflect about your family or your wishes.
We draft it
If you have children under eighteen, your Will can include a trust to hold and manage what they inherit for their benefit, rather than having their inheritance paid into the Guardian’s Fund until they reach eighteen.
You sign it here
You can sign at the same consultation. Witnesses are provided at our office, so you do not need to bring anyone with you.
We hold the original
We keep the original Wills in safe custody. A Will that cannot be found when it is needed creates exactly the problem it was intended to prevent—and a drawer at home is often where important documents disappear.
We update it when life changes
Marriage, divorce, the arrival of a new child, buying a property, or a death in the family can all change what you want your Will to say. We review and update existing Wills just as readily as we draft new ones, so your Will continues to reflect your wishes.
Why people choose us
Rooted in Paarl
Marlo Laubscher grew up in Paarl and came back to practise here. We know the local courts, the Municipality and the Deeds Office, and they know us.
A boutique firm, deliberately
Three people and one office. You deal with the attorney handling your matter, for as long as the matter needs.
The first consultation is free
Every service, no exceptions. Find out where you stand before committing to anything.
What to do next
- Book your free first consultation.
- Bring the essentials. Bring a list of your assets and who you would like to inherit from your estate.
- Sign when you are ready. If everything is in order, you can sign your Will the same day. Witnesses are available at our office.
Sit down with the person who will actually handle your matter. The first consultation costs you nothing, and you will leave knowing where you stand.
Book Free Consultation
Your first consultation is free
Tell us what you are dealing with and we will tell you honestly whether we can help,
what it is likely to cost and how long it should take. No obligation either way.
Questions our clients ask us
What happens if I die without a will?
Your estate is distributed on a fixed statutory formula, not according to your wishes. A partner you never married inherits nothing, and neither do stepchildren you did not legally adopt.
Can I stop my children's inheritance going into the Guardian's Fund?
Yes. A trust can be created inside your will so the inheritance is held and managed for your children instead. We draft these.
Can I sign it at the same appointment?
Yes, and witnesses are provided at our office, so you do not need to bring anyone with you.
Where should the original be kept?
We hold original wills in safe custody. A will nobody can find when it is needed causes exactly the problem it was drafted to prevent.
I already have a will. Does it need updating?
Possibly. Marriage, divorce, a new child, a new property or a death in the family can all mean an existing will no longer reflects what you would want.
Is a living will the same thing?
No. A living Will records your wishes about medical treatment if you cannot speak for yourself. We draft Living Wills too.
What happens to my will when I die?
The original is one of three documents needed to report the estate to the Master of the High Court, along with the death certificate and your identity document.
Find us in Paarl
- Address
- 7 Pastorie Avenue, Paarl, 7646
- Hours
- Monday to Friday08:00 to 16:30
- Saturday and SundayClosed
- Telephone
- 021 872 0215
Related matters we handle
- Winding up a deceased estate
- Trusts created inside a will
- Antenuptial contracts and what your spouse inherits
- Living wills
- Safe custody of an original will