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Deceased Estates · Nelspruit

Deceased estate attorneys in Nelspruit.

Losing someone is hard enough without the paperwork. We administer deceased estates from reporting to the Master through to final distribution, and keep the family informed at every step.

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Deceased Estates

Estates administered with care.

Your attorneyStephan VoslooDirector · Attorney

Admitted as an attorney in 2016, with a right of appearance in the High Court.

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When a person dies, their estate must be reported to the Master of the High Court and administered according to their will, or according to the law if there is no will. The process involves assets, debts, tax and heirs, and it has formal requirements and deadlines.

We act as executor or as agent for the executor, handle the legal and administrative work and explain each stage to the family in plain terms.

How we help

What we handle.

i

Reporting the estate

Preparing and lodging the death notice, will and inventory with the Master of the High Court.

ii

Executorship

Acting as executor or as agent for a nominated executor, including obtaining Letters of Executorship.

iii

Smaller estates

Simplified administration under Letters of Authority for estates that qualify.

iv

Liquidation and distribution

Preparing the liquidation and distribution account and advertising it for inspection.

v

Transfer to heirs

Distributing assets and attending to the transfer of property and investments to the heirs.

vi

Disputed estates

Advice where a will is challenged or heirs and creditors are in dispute.

How your matter moves forward.

A director handles your matter personally and keeps you informed at every stage.

01
Report the estate

We lodge the required documents with the Master and obtain authority to act.

02
Gather and settle

We collect assets, settle debts and deal with tax and creditors' claims.

03
Distribute

Once the account is approved, we distribute the estate to the heirs.

Questions

Frequently asked questions.

General information only, not legal advice on your specific matter. For advice on your situation, speak to one of our directors.

When must a death be reported to the Master?+
A death notice must be lodged with the Master within 14 days of the death. The original will, if there is one, must be delivered to the Master as soon as it is found.
How long does it take to wind up an estate?+
A straightforward estate often takes between six and twelve months. Estates with property, businesses, tax issues or disputes can take longer.
What happens if there is no will?+
The estate is distributed according to the Intestate Succession Act, which sets out which relatives inherit and in what shares. The Master appoints an executor.
What does an executor do?+
The executor gathers the assets, pays the debts and taxes, prepares the liquidation and distribution account and distributes what remains to the heirs, all under the supervision of the Master.
Can the bank accounts be accessed after death?+
No. The deceased's accounts are generally frozen once the bank is notified, and funds are released to the executor once authority is granted. Families should plan for this.
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