The Law does not expect a man to be prepared to
defend every act of his life which may be suddenly
and without notice alleged against him
10 Carstens Road, Kamma Ridge, Port Elizabeth
(t) 041 371 3555
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Deceased Estates Administration
Our drafting skills and winding-
- Well-
organised - Knowledgeable
- Expeditious
Every step in the process of each file is diarised to ensure that every Deceased Estate enjoy our prime attention.
We also keep our clients informed of the progress of each matter.
Our Deceased Estate Services include:
- Estate Planning
- Drafting Last Wills & Testaments
- Interpreting the Will of the deceased in terms of the Administration of Estates, 1965 (Act No. 66 of 1965) and other relevant Legislation
- Dealing with Intestate Succession (where there is no Will)
- Administrating Estates in terms of Section 18(3) of the abovementioned Act
- Accepting appointment as Executrix, Representative and/or Trustee or advising them on their duties and rights
- Family mediation
- Opening Estate banking accounts
- Identifying Estate assets and liabilities
- Obtaining valuations of Estate property
- Collecting Estate financial assets including bank funds, shares, outstanding loans, and insurance payouts
- Drafting & Advertising Estate Accounts (Liquidation, Distribution and Other)
- Selling and / or transferring Estate property
- Paying Estate debts including mortgages, funeral costs and testamentary expenses
- Organising information for estate tax returns
- Administering Trust funds
- Distributing bequests and inheritances to beneficiaries