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Administration of Deceased Estates


Finalising a loved one’s estate after they pass away can be daunting. The legal and financial processes involved in winding-up a deceased estate can feel even more overwhelming at a time when you are dealing with grief and loss.

Estate Planning

Wills Drafting: Assistance with drafting legally compliant wills.
Trusts Formation: Setting up family and charitable trusts.
Tax Planning: Strategies to minimize estate taxes.

 

Estate Administration

Reporting the Estate: Assisting in reporting the estate to the Master of the High Court.
Obtaining Letters of Executorship: Guidance through the process of obtaining the necessary legal documentation.
Asset Inventory: Compiling a comprehensive list of the deceased's assets.
Debt Settlement: Managing and settling the deceased's debts.
Distribution of Assets: Ensuring assets are distributed according to the will or intestate succession laws.
Final Accounts: Preparing and lodging the final liquidation and distribution account.

 

Estate Litigation

Dispute Resolution: Handling disputes among beneficiaries.
Will Contests: Representing clients in contests of the validity of wills.
Claims Against the Estate: Managing and defending claims against the estate.