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Specialised Wills & Estates Services
At Kuilman Mundell & Arlow, we offer compassionate, legally sound services in wills and estates. Our team can assist you with drafting a will, setting up a trust, or handling deceased estate administration in a clear, compliant, and stress-free manner. We guide you through every step, ensuring your loved ones and assets are protected according to your wishes.
Key
Services
Will Drafting, Updates, and Safekeeping:
We help you draft a clear, legally binding will or update an existing one. Our safekeeping service ensures your will is securely stored and accessible when needed.
Testamentary and Inter Vivos Trust Creation:
We assist with creating both testamentary trusts (for after your passing) and inter vivos trusts (set up during your lifetime) to manage and protect your assets according to your wishes.
Fixed-Fee Estate Administration:
We offer transparent, fixed-fee estate administration, handling all legal requirements from reporting the estate to the Master, managing assets, to distributing the estate to beneficiaries.
Property Transfers and Title Updates:
We manage the transfer of property to your beneficiaries and ensure that the transfers are processed efficiently.
Liquidation and Distribution Accounts:
We prepare and submit liquidation and distribution accounts to the Master of the High Court to ensure the estate is settled and distributed to beneficiaries in compliance with legal and tax requirements.
FAQs
Do I need a will even if I have few assets?
Yes, a will ensures your wishes are followed and your loved ones are protected.
What if someone dies without a will?
The estate will be distributed under intestate succession law, which may not reflect the deceased’s wishes.
Who can be the executor?
You can nominate a family member or a professional. We are experienced in serving as executors.
What’s involved in winding up an estate?
The process includes reporting the estate to the Master, advertising, collecting assets, paying debts, and distributing inheritance.