Sep 9, 2024
The partners in an estate can manage the estate jointly, which is called joint administration of the estate. In this case, the partners must jointly manage the estate and take decisions by common consent. The distribution of the estate should also be agreed between the partners...
Sep 9, 2024
Is there a disagreement over the administration or distribution of the estate? If so, you can apply for a court-appointed administrator. There may be friction between the partners in the estate over the administration and distribution of the estate. The disagreement may...
Sep 9, 2024
The order of succession tells you who inherits the property. The testator can change the legal order of succession by making a will. However, the heirs of the next of kin are always entitled to half of the inheritance they would have received if there had been no will....
Sep 8, 2024
Once the will has been drawn up and the estate's debts have been paid, the estate can be divided. A document called the deed of distribution of the estate or the deed of distribution of the estate must be drawn up. The deceased's succession...
Sep 8, 2024
The Deed must, without exception, be submitted to Tax authorities within three (3) months after the person's death. What is the Deed of Estate Inventory (“Deed of Succession“)? A Deed of Estate Inventory (”Deed") is a summary of all the deceased's assets and liabilities...
Sep 8, 2024
Administration of the estate and administrator The estate may be administered by an administrator if one of the partners in the estate so requests. Usually, an administrator is requested when there is a dispute about the administration of the estate. The court will appoint...
