J187 liquidation and distribution account in Kempton Park
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 Kempton Park. 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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Executors across Gauteng send us their approved accounts because the J187 liquidation and distribution account has to be word-perfect: the estate number, the executor’s name and the inspection period must match the Master’s file. One flat fee of R400 per advert, proof emailed to you — wherever in South Africa you are.
Why This Advertisement Matters for a Kempton Park 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 Kempton Park
Kempton Park falls under the Pretoria and Johannesburg Master’s Offices. 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.
Executors handling estates in Kempton Park often combine the Gazette advert with an online publication under Chief Master Directive 1 of 2025 — it is faster to book and accepted by the Master when it circulates in the district.
What Does a J187 Advert Cost in Kempton Park?
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 Kempton Park-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
How long does it take to publish a J187 notice for an estate in Kempton Park?
The Government Gazette publishes every Friday. Once you approve the draft, we lodge for the next available edition — usually within days.
Can the notice run in an online publication instead of a newspaper?
Yes. Under Chief Master Directive 1 of 2025 an approved online publication may be used where printed publication is impractical, as long as it circulates in the correct district.
What details must the J187 notice contain?
The deceased’s full names, identity number, estate number, the executor’s details and where claims or objections must be lodged — see the full advertising requirements set out by the Master of the High Court.
Related Pages
- J187 liquidation and distribution account — full service details
- J193 notice to creditors in Kempton Park
- 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
- Chief Master Directive 1 of 2025: online estate adverts
- Estate notice glossary and FAQs
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.