According to Stella Pickard, CEO of Quickwill, an astonishing 70 per cent of South Africans pass on without a valid will in place, leaving the arduous and emotional task of winding up the estate to their family, which often creates animosity among family members.

Quickwill is an innovative online tool that helps users to draw up a legally sound will.

Stella believes that the cultural variances in the country have much to do with these figures. According to her, many people feel that a funeral policy is more important than a will, due to cultural convictions.

“Having a will isn’t a cultural onus,” she said, “it’s an instrument to help people plan their estate to protect their loved ones and ensure the distribution of their assets is financially optimal and quick to execute.”

Drafting a legally binding will doesn’t need to cost a fortune. Quickwill aims to reduce the number of people in South Africa dying without a will — a topic Stella is passionate about.

“It is also important for us to give people access to a will drafting tool which allows them to choose their own executor, without having to pay a fortune.” said Stella.

QuickWill makes it easy to create your own will from the convenience of your home, knowing the price upfront, while having a team of professionals ready to answer any questions you might face along the way.