What is the role of an Executor in a deceased estate?

The Executor is responsible for protecting the assets of the deceased, paying all debts and liabilities, and ensuring that the remaining assets are distributed to the rightful heirs according to the Will or Intestate Succession Act.

How do I obtain a Letter of Executorship?

A Letter of Executorship is issued by the Master of the High Court. Oak Law assists clients in preparing the necessary reporting documents and navigating the Master's Office requirements to ensure the formal appointment of an Executor.

Why is it important to have a professionally drafted Will?

A valid Will ensures your bates are distributed according to your wishes, minimizes potential family disputes, and can help reduce estate duties and administrative delays after your passing.

Executor, Deceased Estates, Last Will and Testaments

Our Executor, Deceased Estates, Last Will and Testament department is headed by Annelie Kriek and specialises in drafting of Last Wills and Testaments as part of financial planning, estate structuring, asset protection and wealth preservation.

Additional to the aforementioned, OAK Law’s professionals are available to be appointment as Executor of Estates and/or can assist the appointed Executor with the processes relating to same.

Our professional team’s expertise enables OAK Law to advise and guide our clients on all aspects relating to testamentary trusts, wills, executorship as well as Master office attendances.

In general our service offering includes:

Legal advice pertaining to a Last Will and Testament
Drafting of a Last Will and Testament
Amendments to existing Last Will and Testaments
Safekeeping and registration of a Last Will and Testament on OAK Law’s database
Appointment as Executor
Assistance to appointed Executor/s
Attendances to the Master of the High Court and, if relevant, the South African Revenue Service
Additional and/or alternative assistance with finalisation of the estate of the deceased

Contact Us

OAK LAW supports the LPC’s Last Will and Testament awareness month during September.

Contact our offices to arrange a consult (MS Teams or in-person) to update and/or establish your Last Will and Testament.

Avoid intestate succession and be the author of your own final wishes! We look forward to hearing from you.

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