Winding up estate

[Imoe]

Hey All....

I need your advice. To cut a long story short my mom passed on about two years ago. There is no will and I would like to sort out her estate. Where do I start? The only thing I currently have is death certificate.

Regards
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[P00HB33R]

Joh thats a big problem.

First find out who is the exucutor of the estate. Most of they time it would be a bank or relative. If no executors were nominated then you have a HUGE problem. They call it INTERSTATE. That is where the government handles the estate etc. I have no idea who to go to if it is interstate.
Probably department of home affairs

Sorry I cant be of more help

 

[Skrilla]

Intestate.

 

[LPCPT]

Busy with similar case. All depends on the value of the estate.
Start here: http://www.justice.gov.za/master/m_deseased/deceased_how.html

 

[Blue Shirt]

Since your mom died intestate (no will), it would be best to find a good lawyer to assist you. They normally take a standard fee which is based on a % of the value of the estate and they will deal with the Master of the Court which is a prerequisite in the case of an intestate death. A lawyer can also deal with the estate duties payable where applicable.

 

[bokka1]

There are a few forms that you need to complete. Best is to contact an attorney to assist you and tell you the procedure and costs.

 

[Solidus]

Best advice is go to an attorney as others have stated, the fees is approx 3% of the entire state.

Good Luck, its a lengthy process

 

[Colin62]

Busy with similar case. All depends on the value of the estate.
Start here: http://www.justice.gov.za/master/m_deseased/deceased_how.html

This.

 

[Imoe]

Thanks everyone, you're awesome.