Commenting on the importance of Wills and the commitment of
FCMB Trustees to provide the very best solutions, the Managing Director of the
company, Samuel Adesanmi, said:
“Writing a Will is essential because it helps distribute
assets to the right beneficiaries. Therefore, people who die without a will
leave unnecessary work, complications, and costs for their family and friends.
It can also protect the estate left behind and facilitate the distribution of
assets in case of death.”
FCMB e-Wills offers a platform where Clients can create
their Wills online. The draft Will be reviewed for the Client to print and then
sign and also, where required, FCMB Trustees will offer assistance through its
team of external solicitors to probate the Will.
FCMB Trustees equally offers Codicil services, a service
that allows clients to amend/update an existing Will.
The robust FCMB Trustees e-Wills portal is designed to store
important files and data in the event of death and can be accessed anytime by
designated persons, even if they are in another country. The files are also
encrypted, restricting access to unauthorised persons.
Additional value-adds of the solution are estate
administration (as Executors and Administrators), confirmation of the value of
the assets and debts of the estate, disposal of assets, payment of obligations,
taxes, and other liabilities, access to legal advice from retained external
solicitors, and paying out the estate according to the Will.
FCMB Trustees Limited is a member of FCMB Group Plc, a
purpose beyond profit financial powerhouse, led by Ladi Balogun as Group Chief
Executive. The Group is committed to COVID-19 recovery, income equality and
poverty reduction by easing credit constraints to disadvantaged individuals and
small businesses.
The FCMB Trustees’ e-Wills solution aligns with Goal 16 of
the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focused on promoting peace, justice
and strong institutions without which women and children will suffer untold
hardships.