by LaunchAdmin | Jul 17, 2026 | Deceased Estate Administration
When a parent dies and leaves behind minor children, two separate questions arise: who will care for the children, and who will manage their inheritance? These are distinct legal roles — and confusing them, or combining them carelessly, can have serious consequences....
by LaunchAdmin | Jul 14, 2026 | Deceased Estate Administration
When a child under 18 is named as a beneficiary — whether in a will or under the rules of intestate succession — the law steps in to ensure that their inheritance is protected. Children cannot legally manage money or property, and South African law takes this...
by LaunchAdmin | Jul 10, 2026 | Deceased Estate Administration
Being named as a beneficiary in a will — or inheriting under the Intestate Succession Act — comes with both entitlements and obligations. Knowing the difference between the two helps families navigate the estate process without creating unnecessary conflict or delay....
by LaunchAdmin | Jul 7, 2026 | Deceased Estate Administration
At the heart of every formally administered deceased estate is a single document: the Liquidation and Distribution Account. It is the financial record of the estate — a complete picture of what the deceased owned, what they owed, what it cost to administer the estate,...
by LaunchAdmin | Jul 7, 2026 | Deceased Estate Administration
Before a single cent of inheritance can be paid out, every debt the deceased owed must be identified, verified, and settled. This is not optional, and it is not something that can be negotiated around. It is a legal requirement, and executors who get it wrong can be...
by LaunchAdmin | Jul 3, 2026 | Deceased Estate Administration
Many families assume that once someone passes away, their tax affairs are done. In reality, death triggers a set of tax obligations that must be finalised before the estate can be closed. The executor becomes responsible for the deceased’s tax profile from the...
