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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
- Report to Master of High Court
- Executor appointed
- Debts settled, assets distributed
- Property transferred to heir(s)
Until finalised, the deceased remains the registered owner.
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