Pay only for the action you ask for.
No retainers. No monthly accounts. No commission. Every fee below is a private professional service fee — Master’s Office fees and disbursements are paid separately, directly, and at cost.
Tier 1 — Families & DIY executors
Small, fixed actions for self-driven executors and families winding up a relative’s estate.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Document review & checklist (30 min) | R650 |
| Reporting pack — small estate (Letters of Authority) | R2,500 |
| Reporting pack — full estate (Letters of Executorship) | R4,500 |
| Master’s Office lodgement — single attendance | R750 |
| Document collection from Master | R750 |
| Defect / rejection rework + re-lodgement | R1,500 per round |
| Status follow-up + written update | R450 per follow-up |
Tier 2 — Estate add-ons
Triggered when needed — never bundled into the base fee.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Section 18(3) full handling (small estate) | R3,500 |
| Estate Late bank account opening pack | R950 |
| Notice to creditors — drafting + publication coordination | R750 + publication at cost |
| Liquidation & Distribution account preparation | R7,500 – R15,000 (quoted) |
| Master’s queries — written response | R950 per query |
| SARS deceased estate registration | R1,250 |
Tier 3 — Trusts & curatorship
Per matter, fixed where possible, quoted where complexity varies.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| New trust registration (deed drafting + lodgement) | R6,500 |
| Trustee change / deed amendment lodgement | R2,500 |
| Beneficial ownership filing | R750 |
| Curator / administrator application support | Quoted |
| Section 42(2) endorsement assistance | R1,500 |
Tier 4 — Attorney & accountant correspondent
Pretoria correspondent services for firms outside Pretoria. No retainer. Every instruction quoted or fixed.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Single document lodgement (Pretoria Master) | R650 |
| Lodge + collect (round trip) | R1,200 |
| Defect-check before lodgement | R450 |
| Status check + written report | R350 |
| Full reporting pack lodgement | R1,500 |
| Trust deed lodgement | R1,200 |
Our fees are private professional service fees. They are not Master’s Office fees and are not paid to any government official. MasterAssistant is a private service provider and is not affiliated with the Master of the High Court, the Department of Justice, or any government department.