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Obtain a letter of executorship from the Master of the High Court
If the deceased person's estate is valued at more than R250,000, the Master of the High Court can issue a letter of executorship, which gives someone legal authority to manage the estate.
The Master of the High Court can: Issue a letter of executorship if the value of Thabo’s deceased estate is more than R 250 000
Reference
https://legal-aid.co.za/2018/09/26/administration-of-estates/
Amounts
R 250
Seek legal advice from Legal Aid South Africa on estate administration
Legal Aid South Africa offers professional legal advice and representation to people who cannot afford private legal services, including help with administering a deceased estate.
0800 110 110 (Monday to Friday 7AM - 7PM) 079 835 7179 (Please Call Me) communications2@legal-aid.co.za
Report a deceased estate to the Master of the High Court or Estates Office
You can report the death of a person to the Master of the High Court if their estate is worth more than R250,000, or to the Estates Office in the Magistrate's Court if it is worth less. This must be done within 14 days of the death.
When Thabo dies you need to report his death to the Master of the High Court within 14 days (two weeks) after his death.
