07/05/2026
Join The Full Circle with Bridget Masinga on SAfm as Tenealia Daniels from Lazarus Joshua Attorneys Incorporated discusses the validity of electronic wills and why it is still advisable to sign your will on paper.
📅 Thursday, 07 May 2026
⏰ 14:10 – 14:30
QUESTIONS FOR TENEALIA DANIELS from Lazarus Joshua Attorneys Incorporated:
1. What exactly is an electronic will, and how does it differ from a traditional paper will in terms of creation, storage, and ex*****on?
2. Are electronic wills currently considered legally valid in South Africa, and if not, what does the law require for a will to be considered valid?
3. What are the biggest legal risks associated with relying on an electronic will – is there more likelihood of fraud, for instance, or are the possibilities of disputes among beneficiaries more likely?
4. How do courts typically handle situations where someone leaves behind a digital document or message that appears to express their final wishes?
5. What role do witnesses play in validating a will, and can that requirement realistically be fulfilled in a fully digital environment? What happens if all the signatures, including those of the witnesses are also added to the documents electronically?
6. Why is physically signing a paper will still considered as the benchmark from a legal standpoint?
7. What practical steps can someone take to ensure their will is both legally valid and protected against challenges, especially in a digital age?
8. Do you think that South African law will evolve to a place where electronic wills will be formally recognized and if so, what changes would need to happen for that to be possible?
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