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What does an executor of a will have to do?
The executor of a deceased estate should be named in a will and is responsible for making sure that all the legal aspects of the will are actioned. The executor is legally liable and accountable to the Master of the ...How long does it take to distribute a will?
The process of estate administration is governed by the Administration of Estates Act. It is difficult to give a specific indication of time because every will and its estate has to do with the personal circumstances of the deceased. We ...Do you need a lawyer to draft a will?
Your last will and testament is one of the most important documents you will ever sign. Drafting a will forms part of the process of estate planning and involves a range of considerations. While you do not, by law, need ...Can a family member witness a will?
Your will should be witnessed by independent witnesses. The characteristics of an independent witness are:14 years or older;Mentally of sound mind and capable of testifying in court, at the time of signing;Is not specified in the will (...Do executors have to follow a will?
Yes, a valid will is a legally binding document. The duties of the executor therefore include the administration of the estate in line with what is stipulated in the will....Do beneficiaries of a will have rights?
Yes. The beneficiary(ies) as stipulated in a will have many and various rights. With regards to the process of estate administration, a beneficiary may enquire of an executor or directly from the pffice of the Master of the High ...