Free drafting of Living Will and last Will and Testament
CMV Trust drafts Wills free of charge, subject to the appointment of CMV Trust as the Executor.
A “LIVING WILL” is a legal document addressed to your family and doctor in which you expressly refuse any medical treatment and attention in the form of being kept alive by artificial means when you are no longer competent to express a view.
If you make a Living Will, your family and friends could be saved from difficult decisions about what to do at a time when they are already stressed and emotional as a result of your condition. They will have clarity that a certain course was what you would have wanted.
Requirements for the drafting of a valid Living Will
- You must be at least 16 years of age and “compos mentis”
- The Living Will must be in writing and signed by you and two witnesses (witnesses must be at least 16 years of age and may not be a family member, a beneficiary in terms of your last Will and Testament or your doctor)
It is your responsibility to ensure that the existence of your Living Will is known to your family and to those who may be asked to comply with its provisions, and make sure to tell them where to find it.
Keep your signed Living Will at home in a safe place for easy access in an emergency. If you are planning any medical procedures, it is advisable that your signed Living Will is lodged with your doctor or hospital so that they are aware of the instructions in advance.
IMPORTANT: Living Will wording should NOT form part of your last Will and Testament, nor should the Living Will itself be attached thereto.
Contact Natasja Durrant natasja@cmv.co.za or Marietha Thirion marietha@cmv.co.za for the drafting of your free Living Will along with your last Will and Testament.
This article is a general information sheet and should not be used or relied upon as professional advice. No liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions nor for any loss or damage arising from reliance upon any information herein. Always contact your financial adviser for specific and detailed advice. Errors and omissions excepted (E&OE)