Resources

Managing a deceased estate can be an overwhelming process—especially when important paperwork is missing or scattered. To assist families and executors during this time, we’ve made a selection of practical deceased estate forms available for download. These documents are designed to help individuals get their affairs in order ahead of time, ensuring that when the time comes, the administration of their estate is as clear and efficient as possible.

Whether you’re preparing a Life File, drafting a will, or completing other supporting forms, having these details documented and accessible can reduce stress, avoid delays, and support a smoother estate administration process.

Wills

• Instruction to Draft a Will — Editable form for will drafting details with legal support
• Basic Will — Basic will template with step-by-step checklist
• Life File — Fillable PDF for estate planning key information storage

Deceased Estate Administration

• J155 - Undertaking of Accepting of Master’s Directions — Masters representative nomination confirmation (estates under R250,000)
• J190 - Acceptance of Trust Executor — Executor appointment confirmation (estates over R250,000)
• J192 - Next of Kin Affidavit — Sworn affidavit for heirs confirmation when no valid will exists
• J243 - Inventory — Estimated asset list of deceased’s property and claims
• J294 - Death Notice — Document submitted to Master notifying of death
• Nomination — Executor/masters representative nomination form

Rebuild note: the two headings above (“Wills” and “Deceased Estate Administration”) group the downloadable forms. The short text beside each form is the item’s caption/description as rendered on the page; each item links to a downloadable document.