DECEASED ESTATES
ONLINE COURSE
Get the skills to administer a deceased estate
📅 8, 9, 15 & 16 October 2026 | 🕛 12:00 – 14:30
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TIME12:00 – 14:30
REGISTRATION CLOSES7 October 2026
About This Online Course
The administration of deceased estates is a complicated field of law and the benefit of acquiring more knowledge in this field is self-evident.
The purpose of this online course is to educate all interested parties in the skill of administering deceased estates as well as what precisely is meant with deceased estates.
The online course aims to process the attendee’s thought-process in developing an administrative and procedurally correct journey, by achieving the ability to understand and to effectively be able to administer a deceased estate.
Online Course Content
- Know which parties are involved in the administration process, as well as the parties’ function.
- Know the steps while waiting upon letters of executorship to be issued.
- Know the steps after receiving letters of executorship, but before lodgement.
- Draft letters to possible creditors of the deceased.
- Draft letters to valuators of the movable and/or immovable property.
- Assist with drafting a very basic liquidation and distribution account.
- Understand what a section 18(3) estate is.
Presenter
Kyle Kietzmann
Kyle Kietzmann has been a practising attorney since 2014. He opened his practice in 2016 in Pretoria and opened a branch in Johannesburg in April 2022.
His law firm specialises in civil matters, labour matters, criminal matters, debt collecting, deceased estates, contractual law, commercial law, family law, maintenance, protection orders, etcetera.
As a lecturer for the Law Society of South Africa, Legal Education and Development (LEAD), he has lectured since 2016 in the following subjects: magistrates court practice, labour law, wills and estates, criminal law, debt collecting, casework, business writing, ethics, legal costs, etcetera.
What Previous Delegates Said
“This course rated excellent overall.”
“Kyle is an incredibly knowledgeable person; all lessons were well planned and informative.”
“I’ve been to other DE training, but this one surpasses all because the presenter was clear, concise, highly knowledgeable, didn’t rush through things and did everything in a sequential manner.”
“Kyle was an excellent presenter. He conveyed the content in a clear and concise manner. Great refresher for practitioners.”
“The course was well structured. Learned a lot in a very short time.”
“Very well presented and well-structured. Very informative. Excellent refresher online course.”
“Enjoyed this online course a lot, helped me understand the liquidation and distribution account.”
“The content will assist me in my practice.”
“This is the first time I attended LSSA/LEAD’s training. I am so impressed. I learned a wealth of knowledge and looking forward to attending more.”
Course Details
Date: 8, 9, 15 and 16 October 2026
Time: 12:00 – 14:30
Closing date for registrations: 7 October 2026
Certification: All sessions are mandatory to qualify for a certificate.
Who Should Register?
This online course is suitable for:
Legal support staffCandidate legal practitionersParalegalsExecutorsAdministratorsInvestment advisorsProfessional estate plannersInsurance advisorsAccountantsAnyone interested in estates
Registration
Registration fee categories (including VAT):
| Registration Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Practising legal practitioners and other staff from legal firms | R3 500 |
| Non-practising legal practitioners / others | R4 800 |
How to Register
Kindly note that registrations are done online. For certification purposes, participants should register individually, using their own email address. This will enable the system to generate a unique username and password for each person.
Step 1
Make Payment
Payment should be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT) only.
You are required to upload the proof of payment (PDF) in Step 2 – Online Registration Form.
Should an invoice be required to effect payment, replace the proof of payment document with a Word document requesting an invoice.
LSSA Banking Details
Account Name: Law Society of South Africa
Bank: FNB Pretoria
Branch Code: 250655
Account No: 6200 9641 079
Reference: DE, Initials Surname
Step 2
Complete the Online Registration
Click below to complete your individual online registration.
Step 3
Receive Your Confirmation
After submitting your registration, you will receive a system-generated confirmation email.
If you do not receive it, please contact Yolanda Singh.
Register for the Deceased Estates Online Course
Develop practical knowledge and skills to understand and effectively administer a deceased estate.
For More Information
For more information about this course, contact Yolanda Singh.
☎️ +27 (0)12 441 4652
Terms & Conditions
Webinar / Online Course Access Policy
Please read before registering:
Our webinars/online courses are licensed for individual use only. By registering, you agree to the following terms:
- One registration = one attendee. Group viewing or sharing access is not allowed.
- Accessing the webinar using generic or ambiguous identifiers like boardrooms, meeting rooms, or under a firm/company name is not permitted.
- Attendees must join using their full name as provided during registration.
- Sharing access links or allowing others to join under your registration is strictly prohibited. It is a violation of our policy and professional ethics and may result in access being denied or revoked without refund.
Key Information
- The LSSA is not liable for payments made into the incorrect bank account.
- The course is presented in English only.
- The course will be delivered via MS Teams. Please install the application before the course begins.
- POPIA Consent: By registering for this training, you consent to the collection and processing of the personal information provided on the online registration form for purposes relating to course registration, administration, certification, and course-related communication. Your ID number will be used solely for course registration purposes and to personalise and issue your certificate upon successful completion of the course. All personal information will be processed, stored and protected in accordance with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA).
- In line with company policy and copyright laws, recordings and PowerPoint presentations will not be shared and are not included in the course fee. Unauthorized recording or transcription is strictly prohibited.
- Course materials and MS Teams link(s) will be emailed approximately 24 hours before the course.
- Check your junk folder if you do not receive the email.
- If still not received, contact Yolanda Singh at Yolanda@LSSA.org.za .
- Test your link(s) upon receipt.
- Cancellations must be submitted in writing before the course material and link(s) are sent. No cancellations will be accepted thereafter. Non-attendance or late cancellation will result in the forfeit of fees.
- LSSA/LEAD may cancel or postpone a course if there is insufficient demand. In such cases, delegates will be informed and fully refunded.
LEAD’s Training Offers
LEAD is one of the largest providers of legal professional education in South Africa and has been accredited as a legal education provider by the Legal Practice Council.
LEAD provides access to quality learning that is relevant, accessible and affordable. LEAD offers an extensive range of learning activities and training options.
Course Dates
Registration Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Practising legal practitioners and legal firm staff | R3 500 |
| Non-practising legal practitioners / Others | R4 800 |
