Best wills & estate planning in South Africa (2026)

By the Rateweb editorial team · How we rate · Product details checked 21 Jun 2026

A valid will makes sure your assets go where you want and spares your family a drawn-out, costly estate process. Some providers draft your will for free; others bundle in cover for estate and executor costs. Compare South Africa's wills and estate planning providers on what they draft, cover and charge. Confirm details and fees with the provider.

🏆 Our top picks
Best estate specialist Capital Legacy ★ 4.4/5 — see why ↓ Best for affordable cover Legal&Tax ★ 3.9/5 — see why ↓

⭐ Ratings & awards are Rateweb's independent editorial opinion — how we rate.

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🏆 Best estate specialist Estate specialist

Capital Legacy

An SA estate specialist that drafts your will free and offers cover for estate and executor costs.
★★★★☆
4.4/5 · How we rate
Will service4.6
Estate cover4.5
Value4.2
Support4.3
Wills + estate cover
Service
Free drafting
Will
1
Free Will
1
Executor
Pros
  • Free will drafting
  • Cover for estate and executor costs via a plan
  • Dedicated SA estate specialist
Cons
  • Cost cover comes with a plan premium
  • Will be offered related estate products
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Sanlam Trust

Established trust and estate expertise, with executor and trustee services.
★★★★☆
4.1/5 · How we rate
Will service4.1
Estate cover4.2
Value4.0
Support4.2
Estate & trust
Service
Drafting available
Will
Free Will
1
Executor
Pros
  • Deep trust and estate expertise
  • Executor and trustee services
  • Trusted brand
Cons
  • Executor fees apply
  • Adviser-led process
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Old Mutual Wills & Estates

Will drafting and estate administration backed by a large adviser network.
★★★★☆
4.0/5 · How we rate
Wills + estate
Service
Drafting available
Will
Free Will
1
Executor
Pros
  • Will drafting and estate services
  • Large adviser network
  • Trusted brand
Cons
  • Executor fees apply
  • Tied to Old Mutual products
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FNB Fiduciary (Wills & Estates)

Will drafting and estate administration, convenient for FNB customers.
★★★★☆
4.0/5 · How we rate
Wills + estate
Service
Drafting available
Will
Free Will
1
Executor
Pros
  • Will drafting for customers
  • Estate administration
  • Digital convenience
Cons
  • Best for FNB customers
  • Executor fees apply
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Standard Bank Wills & Estates

Will and estate services with executor administration, in-branch and online.
★★★★☆
3.9/5 · How we rate
Wills + estate
Service
Drafting available
Will
Free Will
1
Executor
Pros
  • Will and estate services
  • Executor services
  • Branch and online
Cons
  • Executor fees apply
  • Bank-led process
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🏆 Best for affordable cover

Legal&Tax

Affordable will drafting and legal support through a membership model.
★★★★☆
3.9/5 · How we rate
Will + legal support
Service
Drafting with membership
Will
Free Will
Executor
Pros
  • Affordable will and legal support
  • Membership includes guidance
  • Estate help
Cons
  • Membership required
  • Not a full fiduciary firm
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