Deceased Estate Administration

Petwin Executors provides deceased estate administration service to its clients. Our estate administration is made up of experts who have earned decades of experience in administering deceases estates will our clients the much need assistance, professional advice and counseling. Their mandate is quite clear, the client is not the king but lost a loved one and they must be given utmost care and attention.

Petwin assists you in administering a deceased estate by:

 

  • Meeting with family members and beneficiaries to collect the necessary documents
  • Submitting all necessary documents to the master of the high court
  • Determining claims against or in favour of the estate
  • Determining the value of the assets in the estate
  • Completing and submitting an income tax return
  • Making sure that all debts are paid and assets are distributed

What sets us apart from other firms?

Petwin Lawyers takes a sensitive and common-sense approach to working with executors towards the efficient administration of deceased estates. We understand that the circumstances surrounding the death of a loved one can be a difficult and confusing time for family and friends, and aim to make things as simple for our clients as we can. We will assist executors in dealing with sophisticated assets or business structures and, together with your tax professionals, ensure that the estate is administered in a tax effective way. We have expertise in dealing with complex probate applications including probate of informal Wills, disputes as to the validity of Wills and grants in solemn form.