Anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela left an estate valued at $4.1 million to his family, former staff members, the African National Congress and local schools, according to Mandela's 40-page will, Reuters reported.
The division of the estate, valued at 46 million rand, includes a high-end house in Johannesburg, another home in the Eastern Cape province and royalties from book sales, Reuters reported.
Each of Mandela's children received $300,000. The Nobel Peace Prize winner's staff received 50,000 rand each.
"It really makes me happy," said Xoliswa Ndoyiya, Mandela's personal chef, according to Reuters. "I didn't think Tata was thinking of leaving something for me." Tata is the word for father used by the Xhosa, Mandela's clan.
Mandela's will was read on Monday and the estate's division was accepted by his family, Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke said, according to Reuters.
The former South African President's third wife, Graca Machel, will most likely waive her right to the estate, giving up the half she is entitled to.
Mandela, also known by his clan name Madiba, died on Dec. 5, 2013 at the age of 95. He was an international symbol of peace and the struggle against racism, becoming the first democratically elected President of South Africa after spending almost 30 years in prison.
Moseneke said the estate will be divided into three trusts issued by Mandela. One of the trusts was set up to provide for his more than 30 children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Reuters reported.
But rumors have spread that the large family have been fighting over Mandela's money and exploiting their relative's fame. Two of his granddaughters were featured in a reality TV show called "Being Mandela."
Moseneke said so far the terms of the will appear to be accepted.
"I am not aware of any contest of any type and the will has been duly lodged and accepted," Moseneke said, Reuters reported.
