by LaunchAdmin | Jun 23, 2026 | Deceased Estate Administration
Few things cause more frustration during estate administration than delays — especially when it feels like nothing is happening and no one can explain why. The reality is that most delays are not caused by negligence or incompetence. They are the result of mandatory...
by LaunchAdmin | Jun 19, 2026 | Deceased Estate Administration
One of the most practical things a family can do in the early days after a death — even before the executor is formally appointed — is to start gathering documents. The right documents, collected early, can save weeks of delay later. Estate administration is a...
by LaunchAdmin | Jun 16, 2026 | Deceased Estate Administration
“How long is this going to take?” It is one of the questions we hear most often, and it is one of the hardest to answer with precision. The honest answer is: it depends. But there is a general sequence that almost every estate follows, and understanding...
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...
