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What Happens When a Property Owner Dies?

When an owner passes away, the property must go through a specific legal process.

The property forms part of the deceased estate.

Process

  1. Report to Master of High Court
  2. Executor appointed
  3. Debts settled, assets distributed
  4. Property transferred to heir(s)

Until finalised, the deceased remains the registered owner.

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Data sourced from the SA Deeds Registry.

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