The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) has been hosting the National Wills Week, a public outreach programme, successfully since 2008. This year, the campaign will run from 16 to 20 September 2024. During this week, the public can have a basic will drafted free of charge. Law firms across the country register with the LSSA to participate in this initiative. The LSSA National Wills Week is advertised to the public during the month of August, alerting the public of participating law firms. Members of the public are then directed to the LSSA website where they can see the list of participating law firms per province and are able to contact the law firm directly and schedule an appointment.
The LSSA National Wills Week has become a significant event in the profession’s social outreach and access to justice initiatives. This success is due to the thousands of attorneys who generously contribute their time and expertise. The event has garnered increasing media coverage and support from major stakeholders.
The objectives of the LSSA National Wills Week campaign are twofold:
Register your law firm for the LSSA National Wills Week here: www.lssa.org.za.
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This article was first published in De Rebus in 2024 (July) DR 3.