Appointment of a tutor or curator, whether through a Will, the Master, or the High Court…

This blog explains the different roles of tutors and curators appointed by the Master…

The Master of the High Court's historical journey reveals a stark contrast between its original exclusionary practices and its modern-day commitment to inclusivity...

Options when the executor is unsure about approving or rejecting a claim...

Notice procedure for rejecting a claim in a deceased estate and claimant's recourse options ...

Conditions for submitting a late claim and guidance on the process of assessing late claims...

Learn how to navigate creditor claims and fulfill executor responsibilities under the Estates Act 66 of 1965...

The importance of having a Will, even if you are not married and have no children...

Exploring a case study whether attorney's notes that recorded a testator's wishes replaced a previously signed Will...

Disinherited surviving spouses and dependent children may still claim maintenance from the deceased estate...

In South African law, creating a valid Will requires complying with the formality requirements of the Wills Act...

South Africa is one of the few countries that maintain the doctrine of testamentary freedom. As a general rule in South Africa...

Explore Will validity, testamentary capacity, and more. Ensure your wishes are legally protected...

We will explore a case study to determine whether an email and/or an cloud storage Will can serve as a valid last Will...

If the deceased dies within three months from the date of divorce, their ex-spouse is considered "predeceased" for that period...

According to section 35(1) of the Administration of Estates Act 66 of 1965, the executor is legally required to submit a formal accounting of the winding-up of the estate to the Master...

While there is a minimum age requirement of sixteen years old for making a Will in South Africa, there is no maximum age limit (section 4 of the Wills Act 7 of 1953)...