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ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ATTORNEY - 366203
Reference:
366203
Date Posted:
2020-11-11
Job Title:
ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ATTORNEY
Industry:
Legal / Litigation / Lawyers
Type:
Permanent
Wage / Salary:
R - Market Related - P/M (Per Month)
Location:
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Country:
South Africa
Closing Date:
2021-01-10
Job Description:
We are looking for an Admitted Attorney preferably with a minimum of 5 years’ post admission experience to assist with the management of the Deceased and Trust Estates Department of a well-established Legal Firm in Pietermaritzburg. The candidate should have a B.Com and LLB (and have experience and exposure to financial statements).
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Drafting wills and Trust Deeds
Be able to independently attend to the Administration of Deceased Estates from start to finish (Reporting to the Master of the High Court);
Obtaining Letters of Executorship; Section 29 Advertisements;
Handling of the different assets of the Estate;
Drafting of the Liquidation and Distribution Account;
Submission of the Account to the Master of the High Court; Section 35 advertisements;
Distribution of Assets; Applying for the Filing Slip.
Must have a good understanding of the procedures at South African Revenue Services (SARS) in regard to the finalizing of the Income Tax of a deceased person prior to date of passing and further, after date of passing in the name of the Estate as an entity;
Must have a good understanding of the process surrounding an Estate which is liable for Estate Duty;
Must understand and be able to handle assets situated both locally and offshore;
Experience with the Deceased Estate's Software, Legalease, will be an added advantage.
Computer skills on all Microsoft programmes.
The Candidate must have good problem-solving skills, communication skills and must have had previous experience in the handling of Clients and Client Services.
The Candidate must be driven and results-orientated
To assist in the day to day management of the Deceased and Trust Estates Department;
Attending weekly / bi-weekly appointments at the out of town offices
Salary offered: Commensurate with experience. Benefits offered includes Medical Aid, Gap Cover, Group Life, Retirement Annuity.
