Estate-Wills

Who knew estate planning could be this easy?

Comprehensively protect your family and estate against the legal costs and administration associated with death.

Protect your legacy with the Discovery Estate Preserver

Providing comprehensive protection for the legal costs associated with the administration of winding up your estate. It also provides additional benefits to help your family in the event of your death.

Fee Indemnity Benefit

Provides indemnity for executor's fees, testamentary trustee fees and conveyancing fees associated with transferring property in the winding up of the estate.

Liquidity Benefit

Provides liquidity that can be used to cover funeral costs, Master's costs and other immediate expenses.

Contribution Protector

Provides a lump sum benefit that is distributed as monthly payments to the family of the deceased for six months; helping cover ongoing expenses like medical aid contributions and other family needs.

Estate Planning Benefit

Provides cover for estate duty that may be payable on the passing of the second spouse.

Enjoy discounts and PayBacks on your Discovery Estate Preserver premiums

Get rewarded for living a healthier lifestyle!

Simply link your Discovery Estate Preserver policy to Vitality or Vitality Active and access these unique benefits:

Get upfront and ongoing discounts of up to 20% throughout the policy.

Get up to 20% PayBack on your premium, every five years.

Get the Discovery Estate Preserver and comprehensively protect your estate and family today.

Get started on your holistic estate planning journey now by getting your Will drafted for free and your estate protected. Speak to your financial adviser to begin the process and get the right guidance for your needs.

Holistic Estate and Legacy Protection

Comprehensive protection for your family and estate

Who knew estate planning could be this easy?

Comprehensively protect your family and estate against the legal costs and administration associated with death.

Speak to your financial adviser to begin the process and get the right guidance for your needs.

Discovery Estate Preserver

Offered by Discovery Life to ensure families are comprehensively covered for the legal costs and administration associated with wrapping up an estate.

Simply link your Discovery Estate Preserver policy to Vitality or Vitality Active and access unique benefits, including upfront and ongoing discounts of up to 20% throughout the policy.

Estate Planning Benefit

A lump-sum payout after both you and your spouse have passed away, with the option to access a portion after the first death.

Estate Planning AccessCover Benefit

Access up to 30% of the insured amount after the first death, with the remaining portion paid after both spouses have passed.

Premium affordability after first death

Premiums cease and the sum assured locks in after the first death, ensuring affordability for the remaining spouse.

Terminal Illness Benefit

A terminal illness of the last surviving spouse automatically accelerates the payout.

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Estate Duty & Planning Calculator

Estimate your potential estate duty and see how planning can help. Answer a few questions to understand your planning priority and timeline.

Estate Duty Payable
R300 000
Potential Savings
R240 000
Family Receives
R4 700 000
Planning Priority
Critical
Estimated Timeline
6-10 weeks

Getting started is simple

1

Initial Adviser Discussion

1 hour

Discuss your family needs, estate exposure and protection priorities with your financial adviser.

2

Policy Structuring

1-2 weeks

Select the Discovery Estate Preserver structure and benefits that fit your household.

3

Application and Underwriting

2-3 weeks

Complete your application and finalise policy setup with guidance from your adviser.

4

Activation and Protection

1 week

Your cover starts, protecting your family and estate against legal and administration costs.

5

Ongoing Adviser Reviews

Annual review

Review your cover as your needs change and optimise your premiums with linked benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Discovery Estate Preserver comprehensively protects your family and estate against the legal costs and administration associated with death, while also providing additional support benefits for your family.
It provides indemnity for executor's fees, testamentary trustee fees and conveyancing fees associated with transferring property in the winding up of the estate.
The Liquidity Benefit provides funds that can be used to cover funeral costs, Master's costs and other immediate expenses so your family has support when it is needed most.
It provides a lump sum benefit that is distributed as monthly payments to the family of the deceased for six months, helping with ongoing expenses like medical aid contributions and other family needs.
Simply link your Discovery Estate Preserver policy to Vitality or Vitality Active to get upfront and ongoing discounts of up to 20% throughout the policy, and up to 20% PayBack on your premium every five years.
Speak to your financial adviser to begin the process. They can guide you on the right Discovery Estate Preserver structure for your needs and help you start your holistic estate planning journey.

Get the Discovery Estate Preserver and comprehensively protect your estate and family today

Get started on your holistic estate planning journey now by getting your Will drafted for free and your estate protected.