﻿{"id":2487,"date":"2025-10-16T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalwills.ca\/blog\/?p=2487"},"modified":"2026-04-03T03:07:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T01:07:25","slug":"online-will-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/2025\/10\/16\/online-will-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Will Service: 11 Unique Features at LegalWills.co.za"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#555;\">Originally published: 15 June 2019 &nbsp;|&nbsp; Last updated: 16 October 2025<\/p>\n<section style=\"background:#f0f7fb;border-left:4px solid #2980b9;padding:20px 24px;margin-bottom:32px;border-radius:4px;\">\n<strong>TL;DR:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.za\">LegalWills.co.za<\/a> offers a comprehensive online estate planning platform with features including: Will creation, Living Will, Power of Attorney, executor guidance, digital asset management via KeyHolder, document storage via LifeLocker, and more. All designed specifically for South African law.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<article>\n<main><\/p>\n<p>TL;DR: LegalWills.co.za provides an all-in-one digital platform for South African estate planning which allows users to create Wills and Living Wills and Power of Attorney and receive executor support and control digital assets through KeyHolder and store documents in LifeLocker and access additional specialized services.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"553\" data-attachment-id=\"2493\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/2025\/10\/16\/online-will-service\/secondalternate-beneficiary\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/secondalternate-beneficiary.jpeg?fit=1160%2C553&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1160,553\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"secondalternate-beneficiary\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/secondalternate-beneficiary.jpeg?fit=646%2C308&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.legalwills.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/secondalternate-beneficiary.jpeg?fit=646%2C308&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/secondalternate-beneficiary.jpeg?w=1160&amp;ssl=1 1160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/secondalternate-beneficiary.jpeg?resize=300%2C143&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/secondalternate-beneficiary.jpeg?resize=1024%2C488&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/secondalternate-beneficiary.jpeg?resize=768%2C366&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/secondalternate-beneficiary.jpeg?resize=770%2C367&amp;ssl=1 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>What Features Does LegalWills.co.za Offer?<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Guided Will Creation<\/h3>\n<p>LegalWills.co.za operates as a complete digital estate planning service which provides solutions according to South African legal requirements. The platform provides users with a complete set of estate planning resources which go beyond standard Will creation functionality. The product offers unique characteristics which make it special when compared to its competitors.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Living Will<\/h3>\n<p>A step-by-step process that creates a legally valid Will in under 20 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"244\" data-attachment-id=\"2494\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/2025\/10\/16\/online-will-service\/willful\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Willful.jpeg?fit=615%2C244&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"615,244\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Willful\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Willful.jpeg?fit=615%2C244&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Willful.jpeg?resize=615%2C244&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Willful.jpeg?w=615&amp;ssl=1 615w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Willful.jpeg?resize=300%2C119&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>3. Power of Attorney<\/h3>\n<p>2. Living Will<\/p>\n<h3>4. KeyHolder \u2013 Digital Asset Management<\/h3>\n<p>You can create a Living Will which helps you establish your medical care instructions.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"463\" height=\"659\" data-attachment-id=\"2947\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/2025\/10\/16\/online-will-service\/executor-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Executor.jpeg?fit=463%2C659&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"463,659\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Executor\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Executor.jpeg?fit=463%2C659&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Executor.jpeg?resize=463%2C659&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Executor.jpeg?w=463&amp;ssl=1 463w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Executor.jpeg?resize=211%2C300&amp;ssl=1 211w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 463px) 100vw, 463px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>5. LifeLocker \u2013 Document Storage<\/h3>\n<p>3. Power of Attorney<\/p>\n<h3>6. Easy Updates<\/h3>\n<p>Create a Power of Attorney for financial decision-making during incapacity.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"458\" height=\"570\" data-attachment-id=\"2948\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/2025\/10\/16\/online-will-service\/alternate-executor\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Alternate-Executor.jpeg?fit=458%2C570&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"458,570\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Alternate-Executor\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Alternate-Executor.jpeg?fit=458%2C570&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Alternate-Executor.jpeg?resize=458%2C570&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Alternate-Executor.jpeg?w=458&amp;ssl=1 458w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Alternate-Executor.jpeg?resize=241%2C300&amp;ssl=1 241w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 458px) 100vw, 458px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>7. South African\u2013Specific Legal Compliance<\/h3>\n<p>Users can protect their online account access details by using KeyHolder for secure storage.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Clear Signing Instructions<\/h3>\n<p>Users can protect their vital papers and communication by using this service to share them with their designated executor and family members. The system enables users to refresh their documents by using the login feature which grants them access to document editing at any time.<\/p>\n<h3>9. Executor Guidance<\/h3>\n<p>All documents comply with the Wills Act 7 of 1953 and South African law.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"494\" data-attachment-id=\"1688\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/2025\/05\/25\/wills-for-blended-families-and-stepfamilies\/blended-options\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Blended-options.jpg?fit=755%2C577&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"755,577\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Blended options\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Blended-options.jpg?fit=646%2C494&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Blended-options.jpg?resize=646%2C494&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Blended family last will and testament\" class=\"wp-image-1688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Blended-options.jpg?w=755&amp;ssl=1 755w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Blended-options.jpg?resize=300%2C229&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"566\" data-attachment-id=\"1741\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/trusts\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/trusts.jpg?fit=734%2C643&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"734,643\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"trusts\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/trusts.jpg?fit=646%2C566&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/trusts.jpg?resize=646%2C566&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Trusts for minor beneficiaries\" class=\"wp-image-1741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/trusts.jpg?w=734&amp;ssl=1 734w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/trusts.jpg?resize=300%2C263&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"603\" data-attachment-id=\"2501\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/2025\/10\/16\/online-will-service\/myfuneral\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/MyFuneral.jpeg?fit=660%2C616&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"660,616\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"MyFuneral\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/MyFuneral.jpeg?fit=646%2C603&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/MyFuneral.jpeg?resize=646%2C603&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Describe funeral wishes\" class=\"wp-image-2501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/MyFuneral.jpeg?w=660&amp;ssl=1 660w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/MyFuneral.jpeg?resize=300%2C280&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"361\" data-attachment-id=\"1782\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/2025\/06\/05\/digital-assets\/lifelocker-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/LifeLocker.jpg?fit=900%2C503&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"900,503\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"LifeLocker\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/LifeLocker.jpg?fit=646%2C361&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/LifeLocker.jpg?resize=646%2C361&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Executor assistance\" class=\"wp-image-1782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/LifeLocker.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/LifeLocker.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/LifeLocker.jpg?resize=768%2C429&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/LifeLocker.jpg?resize=770%2C430&amp;ssl=1 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"601\" height=\"800\" data-attachment-id=\"1783\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/2025\/06\/05\/digital-assets\/keyholder\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/keyholder.jpg?fit=601%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"601,800\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"keyholder\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/keyholder.jpg?fit=601%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/keyholder.jpg?resize=601%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Digital assets in a Will\" class=\"wp-image-1783\" style=\"width:451px;height:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/keyholder.jpg?w=601&amp;ssl=1 601w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/keyholder.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>10. Affordable Pricing<\/h3>\n<p>Detailed instructions ensure proper execution and witnessing.<\/p>\n<h3>11. Comprehensive Estate Planning<\/h3>\n<p>9. Executor Guidance<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<h3>Is LegalWills.co.za legally valid in South Africa?<\/h3>\n<p>The platform delivers resources which enable estate administrators to manage their work activities through an improved operational system.<\/p>\n<p><\/main><br \/>\n<\/article>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Article\",\"headline\":\"LegalWills.co.za: 11 Online Will Service Features for South Africa\",\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Tim Hewson\"},\"publisher\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"LegalWills.co.za\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.za\"},\"datePublished\":\"2019-06-15\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-10-19\"}<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Originally published: 15 June 2019 &nbsp;|&nbsp; Last updated: 16 October 2025 TL;DR: LegalWills.co.za offers a comprehensive online estate planning platform with features including: Will creation, Living Will, Power of Attorney, executor guidance, digital asset management via KeyHolder, document storage via LifeLocker, and more. 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