Survey finds South Africans are living without a plan: Only 28% have a valid will
As South Africa kicks off National Wills Month, the Sanlam Legacy 2026 Survey on South Africans and Wills, released on Tuesday, found that only 28% of respondents have a valid will, suggesting that many South Africans are living without a plan for what happens to their assets and loved ones after they die.
September is recognised as National Wills Month by the Law Society of South Africa (LSSA), alongside the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, with National Wills Week running from 14 to 18 September 2026.“A will is one of the few opportunities people have to make their wishes clear and decide who should be responsible for carrying them out.
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