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Deceased Estates

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The appointment of an executor

We will assist you in appointing an executor to oversee your loved one's estate. This executor can be a family member and we can assist as agent for the executor.

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Reporting to the master of the high court

We will all complete all reporting documents, attend the masters office and apply for letter of executorship.

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Notice to creditors

We will attend to the publication of the required newspaper notices calling on creditors to submit claims within 30 days.

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Preparation of the liquidation & distribution account

We will prepare the Liquidation and distribution account reflecting assets, administration costs, liabilities, and the distribution of the estate to comply with the requirements of the Administration of Estates Act.

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Compliance with SARS regulations

Taxation of deceased estates new legislation dated 01 March 2016 will be complied with.

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Request for Masters endorsements

We will ensure that the masters endorsement to transfer immovable property is obtained.

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Estate Duty

Where estates are dutiable (estates above R3,500,000) we attend to the necessary calculations.

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Disputed claims

Should you believe claims are not valid we will investigate and follow required legal procedures to contest the claim against the estate.

 

Frequently asked questions


The executor's function is to wind up the deceased financial affairs, act in the fiduciary interest of the heirs and to protect their inheritance.

 

In this case, the Intestate Succession Act provides for the closest family to inherit.

 

The administration process is dependant upon the co-operation of government entities, such as the Master of the High Court, SARS and the Deeds Office. In addition, banks and financial institutions have to provide information and it is difficult to calculate an estimated time. A estimate can be provided once we have had insight into your particular situation.