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  • Does a deceased estate need to lodge a tax return?

    Yes. The executor of the estate is responsible for lodging the tax returns for both the deceased individual, as at the time of their death, and for the estate, from date of death to when the estate is finalised. The ...
  • Do I pay taxes on a deceased estate?

    Yes. Taxes will be payable either as part of the estate if you sell it before the estate is finalised, or as Capital Gains Tax on your individual profile if you sell it after you have inherited it....
  • What does “estate of a deceased person” mean?

    Legally, estate refers to everything you own (properties, bank accounts, etc). It’s a relatively simple definition, but it can become a bit more complicated when someone dies....
  • Is life insurance part of a deceased estate?

    No, it is only part of an estate if the policy is not left to a beneficiary. Often, people do not list everything they own in their wills. Life insurance policies are subject to estate taxes whether the death benefit ...
  • Is an estate account necessary?

    Yes, according to the Administration of Estates Act 66 of 1965 an Estate Late bank account must be opened....
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