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Sale of Immovable Property from a Deceased Estate

07 February 2025

When an executor has been appointed by the Master through the issuance of Letters of Executorship, their primary duty is... to finalise the administration of the estate as soon as possible. This includes taking control of the deceased estate assets, selling them if necessary to pay all estate liabilities, administration costs and estate duty (if any) and distributing the residue amongst heirs and legatees in terms of the provisions of the will or Intestate Succession Act. This article outlines the legal process involved in selling an immovable property from the deceased estate.

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The Costs of Deceased Estates Explained

04 October 2024,  Jan van Zyl

An important function of an executor, the person who is appointed by the Master of the High Court to administer... a deceased estate, is to account for the liabilities in the estate of the deceased. Keep in mind that only once the liabilities in the estate have been discharged can the heirs receive their inheritances. In this article, the various costs and expenses involved in administering a deceased estate are explained.

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Can a Testator Disinherit Their Surviving Spouse?

03 October 2023

The Maintenance of Surviving Spouses Act 27 of 1990 permits surviving spouses to seek maintenance from the deceased spouse's estate... upon the marriage ending due to death. This claim lasts until the survivor's death or remarriage and factors in estate value, the survivor's financial circumstances, marriage duration, living standards, and age.

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Get organised by putting these essential documents in place

30 January 2020,  Jan van Zyl

No one really wants to think about serious illness or death. While you may not want to think about these... things, going without planning can be problematic on many levels. If you want to make sure that your loved ones and your assets are secure, it is time to get better prepared by having those essential documents in place.

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National Wills Week: Get a Will – Free of charge

12 September 2019,  Jan van Zyl

Miller Bosman Le Roux is participating in National Wills Week and will write basic Wills free of charge during National... Wills Week from 16 to 20 September 2019.

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Choosing guardians for your minor children

29 November 2018,  Jan van Zyl

My husband and I have two minor children. I am concerned about who will look after our children in the... event of my husband and I passing away at the same time. We have been advised to nominate guardians in our wills. What should I keep in mind when choosing guardians?

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