Wills and Estate Planning for Firearm Owners
Most South Africans do not have a valid will. For firearm owners, the consequences of dying intestate are particularly severe. Without a will that specifically addresses your firearms collection, your family may face forced surrenders, lengthy legal processes, and the permanent loss of valuable assets.
Acorn Brokers has partnered with Capital Legacy, South Africa’s largest wills and estate planning company, to offer every client a free, professionally drafted will. This is not a template or a generic document. It is a full consultation with a qualified estate planner who understands the unique requirements of firearm owners.
What Is Included
Every will drafted through our Capital Legacy partnership includes the following at no cost to you.
Professional Will Drafting
A fully bespoke will drafted by a qualified estate planner after a thorough consultation. Includes specific provisions for your firearms collection, ensuring lawful transfer to nominated beneficiaries.
Executor Nomination
Capital Legacy is nominated as executor of your estate, ensuring professional administration. Their team handles the entire process, from the Master of the High Court to final distribution.
Secure Document Storage
Your original will is stored in Capital Legacy’s secure vault. Digital copies are accessible to you at any time through their online portal. Updates can be made whenever your circumstances change.
Firearms Succession Planning
Specific clauses addressing the transfer of licensed firearms to beneficiaries who hold the appropriate competency certificates and licences. Prevents your collection from being surrendered to the state.
Annual Review
An annual review of your will to ensure it remains current with your personal circumstances, legislative changes, and any new firearms acquisitions or disposals.
Family Consultation
A consultation service for your spouse or partner, ensuring both wills are aligned and that your combined estate plan is coherent. Particularly important for jointly held assets and shared firearm collections.
How It Works
From initial contact to a signed will, the process takes as little as five business days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about wills, estate planning, and your firearms collection.