The Master’s Office, formally called the Office of the Master of the High Court, is a branch of South Africa’s Department of Justice and Constitutional Development.
It oversees and supervises matters involving:
- deceased estates;
- the registration and administration of trusts;
- insolvent estates and company liquidations;
- tutors and curators; and
- the Guardian’s Fund, which holds certain funds for minors and other protected beneficiaries.
Source and further information: South African Department of Justice and Constitutional Development – Master of the High Court
