Deceased Estates

Winding up deceased estates: reporting to the Master, the inventory, the liquidation and distribution account, and transfer of property to heirs.

When someone dies, their estate must be reported to the Master of the High Court and wound up by an executor before anything can pass to the heirs. It is a formal process with steps the law sets out.

We act as executor or assist the executor: we report the estate, collect and value the assets, pay the debts and taxes, and transfer what is left to the heirs, including property.

How we help

Reporting the estate to the Master
Letters of executorship
Advertising for creditors
The liquidation and distribution account
Transferring property to heirs

What to have ready

The death certificate
The original will, if there is one
A list of assets, accounts and debts you know of