Every person, man or woman above 18 years of age and is of sound mind can make a will.

A deaf, dumb or blind person can make a will if he/she is of sound mind.

A person who is usually insane can make a will during times when he/she is sane.

It should be noted that a will is invalid if at the time the person making it did not understand what they were doing.

What does a will contain?

• All the names, address and age of the person making a will
• Name of the executor(s). This is a person who will ensure that the testator’s instructions in the will are followed. This can be any person that you choose, man or woman.
• Name and address of the person appointed as the heir.
• A list of the properties belonging to the person making the will.
• List of the children and the dependants
• Name of the wife/husband
• Names of persons who have received a share of the properties of the person making a will and what property has been given to each of them.
• Signature or thumbprints of the person making the will.
• Signature or thumbprints, names, addresses and occupation of at least two witnesses to the will.
• It should be noted that a will must be in writing and signed by the person making it and the witnesses.

• Steal a will- this is punishable by imprisonment for up to 10 years. This means that the maximum period the convicted person can spend in prison is 10 years.
• Conceal a will- this is punishable by imprisonment for up to 10 years
• Destroy a will- this is punishable by imprisonment for up to 14 years
• Forge a will- this is punishable by imprisonment for life.

This is a document stating all the property you own and how you want it distributed upon your death and who should distribute it.