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What will your estate cost to wind up?

Executor's fees, estate duty, Master's fees, conveyancing and CGT add up — often more than families expect. Get a clear estimate in under a minute, then a real answer from us.

Your estate

Estimated value of the estateEverything owned — property, investments, policies, business interests.

Fixed property passing to heirsUsed to estimate conveyancing. There is no transfer duty on inheritance.

Value left to a surviving spouseBequests to a spouse are deducted before estate duty, and roll over for CGT.

Professional executor (adds 15% VAT on the fee)

Estimated cost to wind up

R573 476

≈ 11.5% of the estate

Executor's fee3.5% of assets + 15% VAT (statutory maximum): R201 250
Master's Office feeSliding scale, capped at R7 000: R7 000
Estate duty20% / 25% after the R3.5m abatement and spousal deduction: R300 000
Conveyancing (property to heirs)Transfer of fixed property; no transfer duty on inheritance: R54 225
Capital gains taxNo estimated gain entered: R0
Advertising (s29 & s35 notices)Two statutory notices — typical: R6 000
Bank, valuations & sundriesEstate account, appraisals, returns — typical: R5 000

This tool provides estimates only and is not legal, tax or financial advice. Actual costs depend on the estate's assets, your marital regime, domicile and the applicable tax year. Speak to us for an accurate, personalised assessment.

Why it matters

The costs are real — but most are manageable with planning

Liquidity to cover executor's fees and estate duty is one of the most common gaps we see. Knowing the number now means your family isn't forced to sell assets later.

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