How do I contact Absa estate Department?
If there is anything you are not sure of, please contact our Deceased Estates team on 0861 113 003. They are available on Mondays – Fridays from 08:30 – 16:30.
What are the executor fees for Absa?
Administrative cost – this includes advertisement costs, postage and petties, executor’s fees, Master’s fees and the conveyancing fees to transfer fixed property. The executor’s prescribed fee is 3.5% (excluding VAT) on the value of the gross assets in the estate.
How do I check the status of a deceased estate?
Checking the Status of the Deceased Estate
The Master’s office will be able to provide you with essential information, such as whether an estate has been reported, who the appointed executor is, and the progress of the estate administration.
How long does a deceased estate take to settle?
The estate administration process
| Notice of estate and appointment of executor | 6 to 10 weeks |
|---|---|
| Liquidation and distribution account for inspection | 4 to 6 weeks |
| Finalization of the estate (after inspection period and no objections lodged) | 4 to 8 weeks |
| Total (of an average estate) | 6 to 13 months |
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