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Bondi Junction NSW 2022
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Melbourne VIC 3000
Full deceased estate administration across Cape Town
Losing someone is hard enough. The administrative burden of winding up an estate should not add to that grief. We handle the entire process — from the first appointment to the final distribution — with professionalism, sensitivity, and complete transparency.
Deceased estate administration for families across Cape Town
The administration of a deceased estate in South Africa is a formal legal process governed by the Administration of Estates Act. It involves reporting the estate to the Master of the High Court, appointing an executor, identifying and valuing all assets and liabilities, settling debts, and ultimately distributing the estate to the rightful heirs.
The process is detailed, time-sensitive, and unforgiving of errors. An incorrectly lodged liquidation and distribution account, a missed creditor, or a mishandled asset transfer can delay finalisation by months — or expose the executor to personal liability.
At Deon Poolman Professional Accountants (DPPA), we manage every step of the process on your behalf.
Our estate administration service includes:
Working With the Master of the High Court
Every deceased estate in South Africa must be reported to the Master of the High Court within 14 days of death. From that point, the Master oversees the entire administration process — reviewing the executor’s appointment, examining the liquidation and distribution account, and authorising the final distribution to heirs.
Navigating the Master’s Office requirements is one of the most complex aspects of estate administration. We manage all correspondence, submissions, and follow-ups with the Master directly — ensuring the process moves forward without unnecessary delays.
This includes:
A process this important deserves an expert.
We manage the entire administration process — from reporting to the Master to the final transfer of assets to heirs. You do not need to coordinate between multiple service providers.
We understand that behind every estate is a family dealing with loss. We conduct every engagement with the care, patience, and discretion the situation requires.
We obtain full SARS tax clearance before any assets are distributed — protecting the executor from personal liability and ensuring heirs receive their inheritance without future complications.
All deceased estate administrations handled by Deon Poolman Professional Accountants (DPPA) are conducted by a SAIPA-registered professional accountant in full compliance with the Administration of Estates Act, the Income Tax Act, and the Estate Duty Act. Our professional registration ensures accountability, ethical conduct, and the highest standard of practice at every stage of the process.
Your loved one's estate. In the right hands.
Tel: +27 21 565 0805
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Email us Directly
deon@dppa.co.za
Office
49 De Villiers Drive
Valmary Park, Durbanville
7550