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Administration of Estates
Author
:
EE Blignaut
Administration of Estates guides you through the administration of deceased estates from the administrative requirements and executors duties through to the finalisation of the estate.
Edition/issue: 27
Published: May 2024
Publisher: LexisNexis South Africa
Administration of Estates guides you through the administration of deceased estates from the administrative requirements and executors duties through to the finalisation of the estate.
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This guide offers valuable insights into managing assets and liabilities, estate duty, and the Liquidation and Distribution account. Originally authored by Wiechers and Vorster, this indispensable resource is a must-have for law students, practitioners, and executors alike. The perfect companion to Wills and Trusts, it provides essential guidance on the administration of estates.
Chapter 1 - A brief overview of current legislation applicable to the administration of estates
Chapter 2 - The Master of the High Court and the executor of a deceased estate
Chapter 3 - Reporting the estate
Chapter 4 - Executor's duties after receiving letters of executorship
Chapter 5 - Methods of liquidation
Chapter 6 - The doctrine of election, adiation, repudiation and massing of estates
Chapter 7 - How estate assets are accounted for in the estate account
Chapter 8 - How estate liabilities are accounted for in the estate account
Chapter 9 - Estate duty
Chapter 10 - The liquidation and distribution account
Chapter 11 - Finalisation of the estate
Chapter 12 - An overview of the accrual system in terms of the Matrimonial Property Act