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Administration of Deceased Estates

Deceased estate administration with patience and clarity

Losing someone you love is difficult enough. De Wet – Van der Watt Inc. guides Executors and families through the legal process with patience, clarity and decades of experience.

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Administration of Deceased Estates

Let us handle the legal process

Losing someone you love is difficult enough. When someone passes away, their estate must be reported to and administered under the supervision of the Master of the High Court.

The process involves valuing assets, settling debts, paying estate duty and distributing what remains to beneficiaries. De Wet – Van der Watt Inc. guides Executors and families through the process with patience, clarity and decades of experience.

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The Estate Administration Process

How the deceased-estate process works

The process covers reporting the estate, identifying assets and liabilities, managing creditor claims, tax and estate duty, preparing the estate account and distributing assets to heirs.

  1. 01

    Reporting the Estate

    Assisting with reporting the estate and obtaining Letters of Executorship.

  2. 02

    Asset and Liability Assessment

    Identifying and valuing assets and determining the estate’s debts.

  3. 03

    Notices and Creditors

    Publishing statutory notices and managing creditor claims.

  4. 04

    Tax and Estate Duty

    Liaising with SARS regarding estate duty and tax matters.

  5. 05

    Liquidation and Distribution Account

    Preparing and lodging the account with the Master of the High Court.

  6. 06

    Distribution

    Overseeing the transfer of assets to heirs and closing the estate.

Estate Administration Services

What we handle for you

Liaison with key institutions, assistance with estate assets and creditor claims, and clear updates throughout the administration process.

01

Liaison with Key Institutions

Liaison with the Master, SARS and financial institutions.

02

Locating and Valuing Assets

Locating and valuing estate assets.

03

Creditor Claims and Disputes

Managing creditor claims and disputes.

04

Clear, Regular Updates

Clear, regular updates throughout the process.

Why Work With Us

Experienced guidance during a difficult time

De Wet – Van der Watt Inc. guides Executors and families through the administration of deceased estates with patience, clarity and decades of experience.

Direct Access

You have direct access to the person handling your estate matter.

Deceased Estate Assistance

Let us guide you step by step

Contact De Wet – Van der Watt Inc. if you are an Executor or need assistance reporting and administering a loved one’s estate.

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