Submit all documents to the relevant Master’s office

This is Based on the last known address of the deceased unless a different office is preferred in which case specific permission must be requested to use a different Master’s office. An online submission of these documents is possible, but it must be followed up by a physical submission of the original Will and Testament at the relevant Master’s office anyway.

1. Submit Documents

  • Await the Letter of Appointment as Executor from the Master.
  • Note that you are unable to act on behalf of the deceased or the estate until this Letter of Appointment has been issued. So, for instance, you cannot close any bank accounts yet.
  • Once the Letter of Appointment has been issued, the Executor (with the help of their appointed agent, if applicable) can start winding up the estate. The detail involved will depend on the situation and the stipulations of the will, but it would typically follow the process outlined below: