Publish deceased estate notice South Africa

One of the most important steps in winding up a deceased estate is the legal publication of a notice to inform creditors, debtors, heirs and the public. But with recent changes to the law, many are unsure where they can now legally publish a deceased estate notice in South Africa.

Let’s clarify your options.

What the law requires

According to the Administration of Estates Act, every estate must be advertised in a public platform to give interested parties time to respond. This helps:

Alert creditors who may be owed money
Notify debtors who owe the estate
Protect the executor from future claims

Until 2025, this notice had to appear in a printed newspaper and the Government Gazette. But that changed with the Chief Master’s Directive 1 of 2025, which now allows digital publication through recognised platforms.

Where can you legally publish the notice?

Under the new directive, a deceased estate notice may now be placed in:

The Government Gazette
A widely read digital newspaper or online platform that meets legal requirements, like Nuusflits and TheDailyPod.

To qualify, a platform must:

Reach a national audience
Be publicly accessible and searchable
Offer permanent archives of the notice
Operate with transparency and accuracy
Publish in both English and Afrikaans
The notice must be readable for free and not behind a paywall.

At LegalNotice.co.za, we ensure full legal compliance by publishing your notice in Nuusflits.com, an established South African digital newspaper with more than 400,000 monthly readers and active daily distribution since 2020.

Why attorneys and executors trust LegalNotice.co.za

✅ Fast turnaround: Notices are proofed within 24–48 hours
✅ Dual-language publication: English and Afrikaans
✅ Full compliance with the Chief Master’s 2025 directive
✅ Government Gazette submission (optional add-on)
✅ Proofing and formatting done for you
✅ Clear pricing and upfront approval process

We’ve simplified a once frustrating and outdated process. You send the details – we handle the rest.

What you need to submit

To get started, you’ll need:

Full name of the deceased
ID number
Last known address
Date of death
Spouse details
Estate number (from the Master’s Office)
Executor or attorney contact details

Once we receive this, we send you a proof for approval and publish the notice upon confirmation.

Publish with peace of mind

Choosing where to publish a deceased estate notice isn’t just a technicality – it’s a legal safeguard. Thanks to the 2025 update, you now have a faster, more efficient alternative to print.

At LegalNotice.co.za, we’re here to ensure your notice is legally placed, publicly visible and professionally managed so you can move forward confidently.

Ready to publish?

Submit your notice here or email us at placement@legalnotice.co.za