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Estate Planning for Single People in South Africa: Why It Matters More Than You Think When people think about estate planning, the image that comes to mind is usually a married couple with kids, deciding how             to divide their assets among family members. But what if you're single—with or without children, with or without close family? Does estate planning still matter? Absolutely. In fact, for single individuals in South Africa, estate planning might be even more critical. Here's why—and how             you can start planning with confidence. Why Estate Planning Is Important for Single Individuals Being single means no one automatically has the legal right to make decisions on your behalf or inherit your estate unless you specify it in legal documents. Without proper planning: The   government will decide   how your assets are distributed (according to the rules of intestate succession). Imp...