Death notice as per Article 29: What you need to know

Many people search online for a “death notice as per article 29” when they need to deal with the estate of someone who has passed away. The truth is: there is a legal difference between a death notice and a Section 29 notice and knowing the difference can save you time and stress when winding up an estate.

At LegalNotice.co.za, we help families, executors and attorneys publish the correct notices — quickly, affordably and 100% compliant with the Administration of Estates Act, 66 of 1965.

The difference between a death notice and a Section 29 notice

• Death Notice (Form J294):
  This is an internal form that must be submitted to the Master of the High Court within 14 days of death. It provides details about the deceased, their marital status and heirs. It is not published in a newspaper or the Gazette.
• Section 29 Notice (Form J193 – Notice to Creditors):
  This is what most people actually mean when they Google “death notice as per article 29.” It is a public notice to creditors and debtors of the estate, published in both the Government Gazette and an online newspaper circulating in the district of the deceased’ last known address. It gives creditors a set period (usually 30 days) to lodge their claims.

Why is the Section 29 notice important?

Publishing a Section 29 notice (often mistakenly called a “death notice as per article 29”):

• Protects the executor from future liability.
• Ensures creditors have an opportunity to submit claims.
• Prevents disputes when the estate is distributed.
• Allows the estate to move forward legally and transparently.

Without this step, the estate cannot be wound up properly.

How we make it easy for you

At LegalNotice.co.za, we take the stress out of the process:

• We draft, format, and publish your Section 29 notice correctly.
• We handle both the Government Gazette and a compliant online newspaper (Nuusflits.com).
• Quick turnaround: proofs in 24–48 hours, and emergency same-day placements when required.
• Fixed pricing: upfront, transparent, with no hidden extras.
• Nationwide compliance: our notices are accepted in all nine provinces.

How to place your notice today

Simply email us at placement@legalnotice.co.za with the details (deceased’s name, ID, address, estate number, Master’s Office, executor details). We’ll send you a proof, get your approval and publish in both required platforms — no stress, no delays. If you have Adobe, you can download the Form J193 here and fill it in. Please do not change the format.

We will help you streamline the process, so you don’t have to worry about admin or paperwork when it comes to the placement of the J193.