Deceased estate administration
Taxlex provides estate administration and executorship services, either as the appointed executor or as agent.
Our Deceased Estate administration services provide comprehensive support during difficult transitions. We manage every legal and financial detail with precision to ensure a seamless process for beneficiaries:
• Reporting the estate to the Master of the High Court
• Obtaining the Letters of Executorship
• Placing necessary legal notices in local newspapers and the Government Gazette
• Opening and managing a dedicated estate late bank account
• Identifying, valuing, and collecting all estate assets
• Settling all valid creditor claims and outstanding debts
• Tax compliance of estate affairs
• Handling final income tax and estate duty clearances
• Preparing the formal Liquidation and Distribution Account
• Distributing assets to heirs and overseeing the transfer of fixed property
