Minor Property: Appointment Options for a Tutor or Curator

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

Law Journal Publication on Innovative Approaches in the Division of an Inheritance by Dr. Susandra van Wyk

Drawing lessons from the practices of the Babylonians over four thousand years ago...

Minor Property Management: Difference Between a Tutor and Curator

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

Minors' Interests in Inheritance Law: Historical Journey of the Master of the High Court

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...

Disputed Claims Against an Estate: A Practical Guide for Executors

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

Rejected Claim: Procedure and Claimant's Recourse in a Deceased Estate

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

Late Claim in a Deceased Estate: Rules

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

Maintenance Payments to the Family in a Deceased Estate

This blog discusses executors' criteria for interim maintenance payments to families from inheritances or claims on a deceased's estate...

Surviving spouse and minor child's inheritance: an overview of section 38 takeover

The Administration of Estates Act, section 38, stipulates that a spouse may take over the inheritance of their minor children if circumstances permit...