Fiduciary Services
Deceased Estate Administration
We'll carry the administration, so your family can grieve.
From reporting to the Master to final distribution — handled end to end.
When someone passes away, their estate must be reported to the Master of the High Court and wound up according to law. It is detailed, deadline-driven work at the hardest possible time. We take it on — gently and completely — so your family doesn't have to.
Who this is for
- Executors named in a will
- Surviving spouses and families
- Heirs needing an estate wound up correctly
- Anyone overwhelmed by the administration after a death
Common concerns we solve
- “I've been named executor and I have no idea where to start.”
- “There are forms, deadlines and the Master's Office — it's overwhelming.”
- “We just want this handled properly and kindly.”
More than a checklist
How we help with deceased estate administration
We don't just advise on the pieces — we manage the whole matter end to end, drawing on a network of trusted specialists and accredited fiduciary expertise at every step.
Reporting the estate to the Master of the High Court
Obtaining Letters of Executorship
Advertising, collecting assets and settling liabilities
Preparing the liquidation & distribution account and distributing to heirs
Handled end to end
We run the whole matter — from the first conversation to final sign-off — so you're never left to coordinate it yourself.
A trusted network
Where specialist input is needed — attorneys, tax practitioners, valuers, auditors — we bring in and coordinate our vetted network.
Accredited & accountable
Registered, professionally accredited fiduciary practitioners, bound to a clear standard of care.
The process
Step by step
- 01
Report
We report the estate and obtain Letters of Executorship.
- 02
Gather
We collect assets, advertise and settle liabilities.
- 03
Account
We prepare and lodge the liquidation & distribution account.
- 04
Distribute
We finalise and distribute to the heirs, and close the estate.
What to bring
Documents & information
A starting checklist — we'll confirm exactly what's needed for your situation. Don't worry if you don't have everything to hand.
- The original will, if one exists
- Death certificate
- Identity document of the deceased
- ID documents of the surviving spouse and heirs
- Details of assets, accounts, policies and liabilities
Questions
Deceased Estate Administration — common questions
It varies with the estate's size and complexity and the Master's turnaround — commonly several months to over a year. We keep things moving and keep you informed at every stage.
Estate duty is a tax on the dutiable value of an estate above the statutory abatement. Not every estate pays it, and certain bequests — such as those to a surviving spouse — generally reduce it. We calculate the position and settle it correctly. (General information, not legal advice.)
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