by LaunchAdmin | Jun 12, 2026 | Deceased Estate Administration
Before any estate administration can begin, there must be a formal appointment from the Master of the High Court. Without it, no one has the legal authority to access the deceased’s accounts, sell their property, or distribute their assets. The Master issues one...
by LaunchAdmin | Jun 9, 2026 | Deceased Estate Administration
The Master of the High Court is one of the most important institutions in the deceased estate process and one of the most frustrating for our clients. Families frequently express frustration with delays or queries that seem to come from nowhere, without realising that...
by LaunchAdmin | Jun 5, 2026 | Deceased Estate Administration
Three words come up repeatedly in estate administration: will, estate, and executor. They are often used loosely, sometimes interchangeably, and frequently misunderstood and that misunderstanding can cause real problems. Knowing what each term actually means, and how...
by LaunchAdmin | Jun 2, 2026 | Deceased Estate Administration
When a loved one passes away, the grief is immediate. The legal obligations that follow are not always something families are prepared for and yet, they begin almost at once. South African law requires that a deceased estate be reported, administered, and wound up...
