Legal expert gives advice on the safe storing and updating of a will

Legal experts said it’s advisable to keep your will stored in a safe at home, with a law firm or with a bank.  

During National Will Week, people are being encouraged to have a will written up.

And if you have one, make sure it’s updated, especially after any major life-changing occurrence.

Ayanda Mboto, a director with Kloppers Inc, said it’s advisable to have a professional prepare your will.

"There are prescribed formalities that you have to comply with. One of them is that your will has to be signed by the testator. You have to sign and if your will has more than one page, then you have to sign the other pages of your will. Your testator must sign their will in the presence of two or more competent witnesses, and your witnesses have to be present at the same time."