J187 liquidation and distribution account in Kariega
Quick Answer
The J187 liquidation and distribution account must be published in the Government Gazette and a newspaper or approved online publication for estates in Kariega. It opens a 21-day period for the public and heirs to inspect the account and lodge objections. Admin Boss – Estate Division is based in Pretoria, Gauteng and places it for a flat R400 per advert — assisting clients remotely across South Africa.
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Once the Master has approved the liquidation and distribution account of a Kariega estate, the J187 liquidation and distribution account must be advertised before anyone can inherit. The advert opens the account for 21-day of public inspection — we place it for a flat R400, remotely from Pretoria, Gauteng, for clients anywhere in South Africa.
Why This Advertisement Matters for a Kariega Estate
South African law treats the advertisement as the public record of the estate. Banks, the Deeds Office and the Master all rely on the published notice when the estate is later dealt with, which is why a mistake in the wording costs weeks.
What the Law Requires for a J187 Notice
- Publication in the Government Gazette (published every Friday by the Government Printing Works).
- Publication in a newspaper — we use The Citizen, which advertises throughout South Africa and online — or an approved online publication under Chief Master Directive 1 of 2025, circulating in the district where the deceased ordinarily lived.
- Prescribed J187 wording, including the estate number and the executor’s details.
- A 21-day period running from publication, per Section 35(5) of the Administration of Estates Act 66 of 1965.
The Master’s Office for Kariega
Kariega falls under the Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Mthatha or Bisho Master’s Office, depending on where the deceased lived. The estate number for your advert is issued by that office once the estate is reported — we verify the number on the estate file before anything is lodged, so the Gazette does not reject the notice.
For Kariega estates with property, remember the transfer at the Deeds Office can only start after the advertised account’s inspection period closes — early advertising saves months later.
What Does a J187 Advert Cost in Kariega?
Every advert includes drafting in the prescribed wording, placement and proof of publication for the Master’s file:
| Option | Price | What is included |
|---|---|---|
| Government Gazette advert | R400 | Friday Government Gazette placement plus the district newspaper or approved online publication, drafting and proof of publication. |
| National newspaper advert | R400 | The same notice placed in The Citizen newspaper, read across all nine provinces and online, with drafting and proof of publication. |
| Gazette + national newspaper package | R750 — save R50 | Both placements for the same notice — full legal coverage plus national reach — for R750 instead of R800. |
How to Get Your J187 Notice Placed
- Send the estate details using the form below, or email them to nicolette@adminboss.co.za.
- We draft the notice in the prescribed wording and email it to you for approval.
- We lodge with the Government Printing Works and book the Kariega-district publication.
- You receive proof of publication for the Master’s file.
Request Your Estate Advert
Complete the form below and Nicolette will reply with the draft notice and the next available Friday Gazette date — or call / WhatsApp 074 487 5082.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the R400 fee per notice or for the whole estate?
Per advert. A J193 is R400 and a J187 is R400; the Gazette plus Citizen national newspaper package for one notice is R750.
Can you handle estates anywhere in Eastern Cape, not only Kariega?
Yes — we are based in Pretoria, Gauteng, and advertise estates in every town and city in Eastern Cape and across South Africa, entirely remotely; the Gazette and district rules are the same everywhere.
What happens if the notice has a mistake?
Drafts go to you for approval before lodgement, and we verify the estate number and executor details — that is how mistakes are caught before they cost a week.
Related Pages
- J187 liquidation and distribution account — full service details
- J193 notice to creditors in Kariega
- J187 notices for every city and town in South Africa
- The requirements to advertise an estate, as set out by the Master of the High Court
- J193 and J187 forms in South Africa — the complete guide
- What to do when a parent dies — a step-by-step checklist
Official Resources
- Department of Justice and Constitutional Development — Deceased Estates
- Master of the High Court — Official Estate Forms (J-forms)
- Chief Master’s Directives (incl. Directive 1 of 2025)
- GPW — Legal Gazettes (free downloads)
- Administration of Estates Act 66 of 1965 (official PDF)
Last updated: 28 October 2026 by Admin Boss – Estate Division, Pretoria, Gauteng — assisting clients remotely across South Africa. Questions? Call 074 487 5082 or email nicolette@adminboss.co.za. Admin Boss – Estate Division is a notice publication and administrative service, not a law firm; we do not give legal advice.