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Why can deceased estates take so long to be finalised?

29 May 2023

The family of a deceased are often confronted with the harsh reality of having to wind up a deceased’s estate... after his or her passing. Usually, there is the expectation that this should go quickly, but unfortunately, the reality is that the process is hardly ever a quick one. So how long then does it take to wind up a deceased estate? 

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What do I need to keep in mind when appointing an executor in my will?

09 November 2018

I’m getting married soon and know that we are going to have to get a will in place. My friend... told me that an important decision is deciding on who the executor of our estate will be. I have no idea though how to decide or what to consider. Can you help?

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Can you remove the executor of a deceased estate?

08 August 2018

My father recently passed away and in his will nominated a financial institution as the executor of his estate. It’s... now been months and the financial institution has made no progress with the administration of the estate. I know an attorney that is willing to administer the estate for me, but the financial institution refuses to allow him to take over the executorship of the estate. Can I have the institution removed as the executor of the estate?

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