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Answer questions
Simple questions about your family, assets, and wishes. Plain English, no confusing terms.
Willably is South Africa's online will generator. It creates a legally valid Last Will and Testament in about 15 minutes, compliant with the Wills Act 7 of 1953. Plans start from R399, a one-time payment with no subscription, and the signed will requires two witnesses to become legally binding.
Trusted by South Africans
Your will, done right for your family.
Create a legally valid South African will online, fully guided from start to finish. Free to start, from R399 to download.
Legally valid in SA
Shari'ah-compliant pathway*
🇿🇦Made in South Africa
Willably Document
Your legacy, secured.
Step-by-step guidance
Easy to follow
Complete in minutes
At your own pace
Family plans available
Share with loved ones
Edit anytime
Make changes when needed
How it works
Three simple steps. No appointments needed.
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Review and pay
Check every detail, make changes anytime. Pay once to access your download. No subscriptions.
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Sign with witnesses
Print your will, sign it with two witnesses, and our checklist ensures everything is done correctly.
Free to start · Pay only when you download
Why Willably
What a free template doesn't give you
Will here. Free templates get you a document. Willably gives you a fully guided process built to the requirements of the Wills Act 7 of 1953, including the things most people forget.
Free template
Willably
Legal validity
✕Generic template that may not meet Wills Act requirements
✓Guided compliance with Wills Act 7 of 1953 at every step
Shari'ah-compliant estate*
✕No Shari'ah guidance
✓Full Shari'ah-compliant* pathway with structured information capture for review by a qualified attorney and, where indicated, a shari'ah council
Living will
✕Not included
✓Optional advance directive add-on at checkout
Attorney review
✕None
✓30-minute consult with a partner attorney, on demand
Family coverage
✕One person only
✓Family plan covers you and a partner at R749
Executor guidance
✕No post-death support
✓Executor checklist and guidance included
Everything your will needs
A complete South African will, structured and legally sound.
Executor appointment
Name someone you trust to manage and wind up your estate, with optional security waiver clauses.
Guardian nomination
Protect your minor children by appointing a guardian and specifying any conditions you wish.
Specific gifts
Leave particular assets (property, jewellery, vehicles, or any item) to named individuals.
Residue distribution
Divide the remainder of your estate among beneficiaries in any proportion you choose.
Alternates
Appoint backup beneficiaries and executors so your wishes are honoured even if circumstances change.
Signing guide
A step-by-step checklist to sign with two witnesses correctly, so your will holds up legally.
Free tools
Free South African Estate Planning Tools
Interactive tools that answer your biggest estate planning questions. No sign-up required.
Estate Duty Calculator
Estimate your estate duty using the current R3.5m abatement and 20%/25% brackets.
Try freeDo I Need a Will? Quiz
Six questions. A personalised Low / Medium / High urgency result. Plain-language risks.
Try freeIntestate Inheritance Estimator
See exactly how the Intestate Succession Act would divide your estate, and who gets nothing.
Try freeYour privacy matters
We take care of your information
Your will contains personal details about your family and assets. We handle it with the care it deserves.
- •Compliant with South African law
- •Secure data storage
- •Your draft saves as you go
- •Edit anytime
Your data stays private
We keep your information secure and never share it with third parties.
Privacy focused
Your information is only used to create your will. Nothing else.
Reliable service
Access your drafts anytime from any device. Your draft saves as you go.
A simpler way to prepare your will
Created for South Africans who want a straightforward, guided process.
R399
Starting from
15 min
Average time
"I've been putting this off for years. Willably made it so simple, I finished it during my lunch break."
Maryke K., Cape Town
"My wife and I both completed ours the same evening. The process was completely straightforward."
Dawie V., Johannesburg
"The step-by-step process took all the stress out of it. Highly recommend to any parent."
Nosi M., Durban
Why not free?
What a free template leaves out
Free will templates are documents without a process. Here's what you get with Willably that you won't find anywhere for free.
Free
Willably
Legal validity review
Guided compliance with the Wills Act 7 of 1953 at every step
Shari'ah-compliant pathway*
Structured Shari'ah-compliant* pathway that records faraid intentions and family-structure information for review by a qualified attorney and, where indicated, a shari'ah council
Living will (advance directive)
Optional add-on: express your end-of-life medical wishes
Family plan
Cover you and a partner in one payment
Attorney review
30-min consult with a partner attorney, on demand
Executor checklist
Practical step-by-step guide for whoever administers your estate
Pricing
Simple, transparent pricing
One-time payment. No subscriptions. No hidden fees.
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR) and inclusive of VAT where applicable.
Basic
R399once
Perfect for individuals with a straightforward estate.
- •Single Last Will and Testament
- •Executor appointment
- •Specific bequests
- •Signing checklist
- •Instant PDF download
Family
Most popularR749once
For you and a partner or family member.
- •Your own Last Will and Testament
- •Invite one family member
- •They create their own will
- •Guardian appointment
- •Best value for couples
Plus
R1,099once
Premium with updates and priority support.
- •Everything in Family
- •Free updates for 1 year
- •Digital asset guidance
- •Priority email support
- •Executor checklist
Optional add-ons
Add expert help when you need it
Living Will
+R99Add a living will (advance directive) to your order at checkout.
30-min Attorney Consult
+R995One-on-one call with a partner attorney for general guidance on complex matters.
Independent legal advice from a partner law firm, not provided by Willably.
Frequently asked questions
We've got answers
Creating a will can raise many questions. We've compiled answers to the most common ones.