Built for South Africa

Your will, done on WhatsApp.

Answer a few questions. Get a legally compliant will draft delivered straight to your chat. Takes 15 minutes. Free to start.

Free to start. No credit card required. Prefer a printable template?

4Will

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Welcome to 4Will South Africa's will creation service. I'll guide you through creating a valid will draft in a few minutes.
Before we begin, do you consent to processing your personal information under POPIA and receiving messages on WhatsApp? Reply YES to consent.
Yes
Thank you. Let's get started. Your answers are encrypted and stored securely.
What is your full first name and surname?
  • Built for South Africa
  • Legally compliant
  • Privacy first
  • SA Attorney approved

Everything you need to plan your estate

South Africans put off writing wills because lawyers feel intimidating and expensive. 4Will makes it conversational.

Draft your will

Answer questions in WhatsApp. We turn your answers into a legally compliant SA will.

Appoint guardians

Choose who cares for your children if you can't. Make your wishes formally recorded.

Nominate an executor

Pick the person who handles your estate. We help you understand what the role involves.

Distribute clearly

Allocate assets to beneficiaries. Avoid the family disputes that come with vague wishes.

How 4Will works

4Will

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Welcome to 4Will South Africa's will creation service. I'll guide you through creating a valid will draft in a few minutes.
Before we begin, do you consent to processing your personal information under POPIA and receiving messages on WhatsApp? Reply YES to consent.
Yes
Thank you. Let's get started. Your answers are encrypted and stored securely.
What is your full first name and surname?
01

Start a WhatsApp chat

Tap 'Start on WhatsApp'. We greet you and explain what we'll cover. No sign-up, no download. Just open the chat.

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What is your full first name and surname?
Thabo Nkosi
What day were you born? (e.g. 15)
5
What month were you born? Select from the list below.
July
What year were you born? (e.g. 1985)
1991
What is your marital status? (Select from the list below)
02

Answer guided questions

Family, assets, guardians, executor. Pause and resume anytime. Your progress is saved. Takes about 15 minutes.

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Your will has been confirmed ✅ Generating your PDF now...
Here is your will draft 📄 This is a draft only. It has NO legal effect until printed and signed by you in the presence of two adult witnesses.
Thank you!
Keep a copy in a safe place and tell your executor where to find it.
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Receive your will

We generate your will document and send it back to you in WhatsApp. Sign it with two witnesses to make it legally valid under SA law.

Not ready to chat? Download the free will template.

A printable South African will template you can fill in by hand. Attorney-reviewed. No account required.

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Why 4Will

Built for SA law

Wills compliant with the Wills Act 7 of 1953. Drafted with input from SA-qualified attorneys.

WhatsApp-native

No app to download, no website forms, no logins. Just a conversation in the app you already use.

Pause anytime

Life is busy. Answer when you can. We hold your place and pick up where you left off.

Simple pricing

Start for free. No credit card required. Upgrade when you're ready for attorney review.

R0to get started

Free

Everything you need to draft a basic South African will.

  • Full will document
  • Appoint an executor
  • Name your beneficiaries
  • Appoint guardians for minor children
  • Special instructions (200 characters)
  • Downloadable PDF
Start for free
R49per month

Premium Monthly

Full features, month-to-month. Cancel any time.

  • Everything in Free
  • Living will template
  • Edit your will after completion
  • Attorney review of your will
  • Priority support
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Premium Annual

Best value. Everything in Premium Monthly, billed annually.

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4Will isn't right for everyone. And that's okay.

4Will works for the majority of South Africans whose estate planning is straightforward: wills, guardians, executors, beneficiaries. If you have a complex estate (multiple businesses, offshore assets, trusts, contested marriages, or substantial wealth), please see a qualified attorney directly. We'll always tell you when your situation is outside what we can handle responsibly.

What people are saying

I kept putting off writing my will for years. 4Will made it so easy. I was done before my coffee went cold.

Thabo M.

Johannesburg

As a single mom, knowing my children are protected gives me real peace of mind. The WhatsApp format just made sense.

Lerato K.

Cape Town

I was sceptical at first, but it walked me through everything clearly. Even helped me think through who to name as executor.

Pieter V.

Pretoria

Straightforward, honest, and fast. I finally have a will. Took me less time than filling out a bank form.

Nandi Z.

Durban

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Takes 15 minutes. Free to begin.