We specialise in deceased estates.

The administration of an estate is often complicated and confusing. Our team of experts will assist your family during this time, and endeavor to guide them effortlessly though the maze of legalities which awaits them.

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Andre Da Silva
Chantelle Olivier

Assisting you through the legal process during this difficult time

The first step is to register the estate with the Master of the High Court and to obtain as much as possible information on the deceased’s assets and liabilities. The estate can either be directed by manner of the deceased’s Last Will and Testament, and in the absence of same, the Interstate Succession Act.

If the value of the estate exceeds R250 000, letters of Executorship (LOE) must be issued by the Master and the full process prescribed by the Act must be followed.

If the value of the estate is less than R250 000, the Master may instead of a LOE, issue letters of authority (LOA) in terms of section 18(3) of Administration of Estates Act meaning the full process prescribed by the Administration of Estates Act (the Act)will not have to be followed.

The appointed Executor is the accountable person in the administration process, and often the decease entrusted a spouse, child, friend or family member to oversee this mammoth task. Should the administration process not be done correctly and not comply with the provisions of the Will and the Act, the executor could be held personally liable.

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“I met Chanelle Rheeder as a co-executor for my late cousin’s estate and as this was my first time acting as an executor, I was very new to all the procedures. Chanelle took the legal reins while I dealt with unearthing all my cousin’s excessively complicated assets. Negotiating our way through complex family issues, probates in four different countries, and properties and bank accounts all over the world, was a minefield, however Chanelle kept her composure, and sense of humour, throughout the process. Her professionalism shone through when my patience was wearing thin, and she conducted herself in a calm, unflustered manner throughout, ensuring a fair and reasonable outcome to any interference from the heirs.”

Tessa Fenton-Wells

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“I have great appreciation for the iProtect Group and the staff members whom I dealt with during the completion of the Estate of my Late husband. All efforts were made to ensure that the matter was handled with the greatest of care, speed and efficiency possible. With poor experiences of previous estates completed with other firms, I can wholeheartedly recommend the services of the iProtect Group”

Christine Jacobs

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“My mother died recently, and this has been the saddest time in my life, sadder than anyone can imagine.
I would like to put on record how fortunate we are to have Chanelle Rheeder and her competent iProtect team take care of mom’s estate.
My brother and I were appointed as executors of our mother’s will and our first meeting after her death was on Thursday 21st December.
What impressed us most at that meeting was the fact that Chanelle gave us TIME! She treated us in an unhurried manner, she was calm, caring, patient and extremely helpful. Nothing was too much trouble, and she listened to all our concerns in a relaxed and sharing fashion. She just seemed to understand our situation in an instant and made valuable suggestions as to the way forward.

Chanelle certainly has the gift of empathy.
We left the meeting feeling reassured and at ease knowing we had her to handle the estate. My brother, who had only met Chanelle that day for the first time, commented as we walked to the car, “WOW, what a nice lady, so professional yet so down to earth. I feel so much better after chatting to her. She’s a wonderful person!”
To date, every dealing with her company and those associated with her, have been first class!
Isn’t this what life is about? Taking care of each other??”

Heather Parsonage

Deceased estates made simple

Our specialist legal team is available to assist the Executor as his/her Agent, liaising with the Master’s office and the various nuances of the administration process with compassion, effectiveness and professionalism.

As Agent acting in the estate, we will attend to all matters pertaining to the winding up of the estate.

For example,

Open an estate late bank account,
Notify all third parties of the passing of the deceased, and
Determine the assets and liabilities of the deceased, attending to the requirements of the Liquidation and Distribution account, as well as various other duties.

Our mission is to provide your loved ones with the support and resources, within South Africa and internationally, they require to effortlessly wound up your estate, we will ensure your assets bequeath to your intended beneficiaries, mitigate estate costs, duties and taxes and also eliminate the administrative burden on your family.

Our fixed fees vs the incumbents

Executor

An executor can take a huge portion of your estate.

Value = R20m
Executor’s fee @ 3.5% = R 700K

iProtect Executor Administration of Estates

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EXECUTOR’S FEE

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Bank

Banks use variable costs and hourly rates, leaving you vulnerable to hidden costs.

Value = R20m
Bank executor’s fee @ 4.025% = R805K

Our simple Deceased Estate Planning Process :

Request a callback from us :

We will call you and after a couple of minutes answering questions we’ll have everything we need to schedule a FREE consultation.

Get paired with a professional :

You’ll be matched with a dedicated professional that best suits your needs. We can meet virtually or in-person and tailor a solution that fits your needs.

We take care of the rest :

Sit back while we do it all for you. All the admin and paperwork. We will present you with a suitable structure tailored to your requirements.

Get a personal consultation.

We will take care of your accounting, administrative and legal requirements.