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The Master of the high court is an extension of the highest courts in South Africa, who has the responsibility of controlling and supervising the admin of estates, estate duty estimation, and assessment, and dealing with partnerships and company liquidations. Accepting and administration of trust funds in respect of minors, and those who are deemed incapable of doing so, also forms part of their scope of duty. The Master reports to the court on a daily basis and has extensive knowledge of the law. The Master is supported by a team consisting of assistant masters, senior estate controllers, and estate controllers.
People are often under the perception that there is only one Master of the High Court, however, every provincial division in South Africa has an appointed Master of the High Court.
This portal connects more than 400 magistrates’ offices (deceased estate service points) and all 14 of the Masters´ Offices across South Africa. It makes available the information from 2008 as per the records of the Masters’ Offices.
Click here to search the ICMS Web Portal.
A detailed explanation of the division is available on the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development‘s website or by viewing the presentation issued by the DOJ & cd.
All forms, unless otherwise indicated, are Electronic PDF forms () and can be completed electronically, provided you have Acrobat Reader 7 or later installed.
NOTE: The “Letter of Authority [Section 18(3)] – J170” & “Letter of Executorship [Section 13 & 14] – J238” must be obtained from the Office of the Master.
* Forms not listed here should be obtained from your nearest Master’s Office
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