Deceased Estate Administration Services & Drafting of Wills
We focus on the administration of deceased estates, including the administration of insolvent deceased estates, whether in terms of the deceased's last will or in terms of the Intestate Succession Act.
We also draft Wills, ensuring compliance to legal requirements, while ensuring the testators' wishes can be successfully executed as was intended.
Estate Administration
Power of Attorney Estates
Drafting of Wills
We provide a personalised service which includes amongst other things the following:
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Reporting the estate to the Master of the High Court
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Follow up on the receipt of the Letters of Executorship
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Correspondence with all other stake holders, including SARS, debtors, creditors, heirs, etc
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Placement of legal advertisements
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Drafting of accounts and distribution of assets
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Transfer of fixed property
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Completion of Income Tax for the last tax year
In the following instances we provide estate administration services under power of attorney:
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Where an Executor wish to appoint, or must appoint an Agent to assist with the Administration process and to take full responsibility for the associated duties
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Where the deceased did not have a Will and an executor needs to be appointed to finalise the administration process
In collaboration with a registered Financial Planner, we offer the following additional services:
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Estate Planning
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Drafting of Wills
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Registration of Trusts