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How Long Does It Take to Wind Up an Estate in South Africa?

If you have recently lost a loved one and are waiting for their estate to be finalised, you are probably asking one question repeatedly: how long is this going to take? The honest answer is that winding up...

•May 21, 2026•Executor Law•deceased estate, estate planning, letters of executorship•no comments

Can You Successfully Contest a Will in South Africa?

Can You Contest a Will in South Africa? A will is the clearest expression of a person’s final wishes. But what happens when family members believe the will does not reflect what the deceased truly intended — or...

•May 19, 2026•Executor Law•deceased estate, wills•no comments

What Is a Liquidation and Distribution Account in a Deceased Estate?

The Liquidation and Distribution Account — often referred to simply as the “L&D account” — is one of the most important documents in the administration of a deceased estate in South Africa. It is the formal accounting of...

•May 14, 2026•Executor Law•deceased estate, estate planning, liquidation and distribution•no comments

Trust vs Will: Which Is Essential for Your Estate in South Africa?

When it comes to planning your estate in South Africa, you have two primary legal instruments at your disposal: a will and a trust. Both allow you to direct what happens to your assets when you die (or...

•May 12, 2026•Executor Law•inter vivos, testamentary, trusts, wills•no comments

Transfer Duty vs Transfer Costs: What’s the Difference?

Ask most South Africans how much it costs to buy a property and they will quote you the purchase price. Ask them about transfer duty versus transfer costs and you may get a blank look — even from...

•May 7, 2026•Executor Law•conveyancer's, deeds office, mortgage bond, transfer costs, transfer duty•no comments

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