Deceased Estate processes

Dealing with the loss of a loved one can be very overwhelming and there are various legal processes to be followed to claim the assets of the Estate. We outline some of the basic steps that would need to be followed to appoint an Executor to administrate the assets of the Deceased Estate. Shares can either be sold or transferred once all the legal documentation is in place. Please refer to the FICA checklist https://www.yeboyethu.com/forms.php for the full set of required documentation.

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