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Importance of unmarried permanent life partners considering, planning and executing a Will

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Importance of unmarried permanent life partners considering, planning and executing a Will

Linda Coffee- Kotze, Senior Associate in our Trusts & Estates practice joined Lotus FM to discuss the importance of unmarried permanent life partners considering, planning and executing a will. She elaborates on scenarios of possible conflict in the unfortunate circumstance of death.

14 Jun 2021 4:38 Minutes TV interview

Linda Coffee- Kotze, Senior Associate in our Trusts & Estates practice joined Lotus FM to discuss the importance of unmarried permanent life partners considering, planning and executing a will. She elaborates on scenarios of possible conflict in the unfortunate circumstance of death.

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