The Master’s Office is the public office responsible for the administration of deceased estates. The Siyatec website contains more information about the Master’s Office, as well as, explanatory videos. Essentially,
The Master then requires that the Executor be assisted by an estate professional who understands the process of winding up deceased estates under the Administration of Deceased Estates Act.
Our goal at Siyatec Executors is to make the process of winding up a deceased estate as easy and understandable as possible.
After the loss of their father and husband, the Cape Town Chetty family needed help in getting Letters of Executorship from the Master’s Office.
When the holder of a bank account dies, their bank account forms part of what is called a deceased estate. The cash in the bank account is to be transferred out of the deceased estate to a beneficiary nominated in the Will.
It's not only children inheriting large estates with houses that require professional assistance with estates.
The best approach is for Muslim couples to ensure they have a legally enforceable Will.
Muslim marriages are not recognized in South African civil law. Meaning, there is no legal framework
This article discusses why a customary marriage must be registered to protect the claim of a surviving spouse upon her husband’s death.
In South Africa we have a system where ownership of immoveable property, such as a house, is recorded in the Deeds Registry in terms of the Deeds Registries Act.
Deceased Estate Process, "If you’re looking for help with your loved one’s estate, Siyatec Executors is the solution you need."