The Citywire Adviser newsletter runs comment by FISA on the rescue plan announced by the Master’s Office.
Category: Chief Master
FISA attends meeting with Deputy-minister of Justice
FISA chairperson Dr Eben Nel and FISA councillor Mr Ricky Opperman-Knipe attended a stakeholder meeting with the deputy minister of Justice, Mr John Jeffery.
Chief Master’s directive on estates – including process for life partnerships
The acting Chief Master issued a directive dealing with various aspects of deceased estates, including the process to follow to deal with life partnerships.
Master’s beneficial ownership register – FAQ
The office of the Chief Master published a “Frequently Asked Questions” document about the new permanent beneficial ownership register.
SABC Unfiltered: Master’s office in disarray
A video of the discussion on SABC Unfiltered last night, with Dr Eben Nel and co -panelist Penny Roberts, the Acting Chief Master of the High Court.
Tech4Law: Master of the High Court Update – Deceased Estates Online – QR Codes
Tech4Law ran an article based on the presentation at the FISA Conference by the Master’s Office.
SAFM: Louis van Vuren discusses the current situation at the Master’s Offices
Louis van Vuren takes listeners through the various touch points at which fiduciary practitioners interact with the Master.
Master launches online estate reporting
Three FISA councillors attended the official launch of the online deceased estate reporting system.
Parliament.gov.za: Minister Lamola – political overview of the Justice portfolio
On Parliament’s news portal it is reported that Justice Minister Ronald Lamola presented to the Portfolio Committee, providing a political overview of the 2022/23 annual report for the Department of…
Smile FM – Master’s Offices: You can now access services online
Masters Office online system
QR coded letters of executorship now in Pretoria and Thohoyandou
The acting Chief Master issued Addendum 2 to Chief Master’s Directive 1 of 2023 extending issuing of QR coded letters of executorship.
Chief Master’s directive – establishment of Master’s Office: Middelburg
The Chief Master issued a directive establishing a Master’s Office in Middelburg.
Communications from Master’s Offices
FISA received a communications from Master’s Offices about a new appointment and new contact details.
Johannesburg Master: new process to request files and extending electronic LE’s pilot project
FISA received a communication from the Master: Johannesburg about access to files and the pilot project for electronic capturing of estates.
New contact list for Master’s Office: Cape Town
FISA received a new contact list for the relevant departments in the Master’s Office: Cape Town.
Chief Master’s Directive 1/2023 – QR code on LEs
The acting Chief Master issued a directive regarding new appointment documents in deceased estates containing a QR code.
Master’s Offices systems development
FISA representatives participated in testing new Master’s Office systems in Johannesburg this week.
Timeslive.co.za: Masters offices turnaround times
Masters offices turnaround target
Master’s Office: Cape Town – limited access
The Master’s Office in Cape Town has announced limited access for practitioners from 6 to 17 March 2023.
Acting Chief Master
FISA can confirm that Ms Penny Roberts, Master Pretoria, has been appointed as Acting Chief Master.
Moneyweb: Service delivery failures at masters’ offices impact the economy
Service delivery failures at masters’ offices impact the economy.
FISA Council task team on Reg 910
The FISA Council decided to appoint a task team to advise it on steps to be taken regarding the consequences of the recent court judgement on Regulation 910.
Rapport: Meester-misoes knak slagoffers
In hierdie artikel skryf joernalis Marizanne Kok oor spesiale trusts, met verwysing na ‘n saak waarin die hoofmeester gemeen het dat ‘n spesifieke situasie beter gehanteer kan word deur die…
Initiative to reduce backlog in Master’s Offices
An initiative by Sanlam Trust to help reduce the backlogs at Master’s Offices requires assistance.