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How do I open (report) an estate of a deceased person?
The Estate of a deceased person must be reported to the Master of the High Court within 14 days of the date of death. The death should be reported by any person who has control or possession of any property or documents (usually Trust company) that is or intends to be the will of the deceased individual. The estate is reported by lodging a completed death notice and other documents with the relevant Master of the High Court.