It is becoming increasingly common for persons to buy deceased
estate asset in Zimbabwe today. When dealing with a deceased estate
it is important to ensure that all the necessary processes have
been followed to avoid any complication which could result in the
loss of money and or delay transfer of the property.
The first important step is in ensuring the deceased estate is
registered and you are dealing with the duly appointed executor and
not merely a beneficiary of the estate. It is critical the parties
verify the appointment of the executor as any sale agreements
entered into with anyone other than the duly appointed executor is
invalid as it is only the executor who is able to represent an
estate in terms of the Administration of Estate Act. In some
instances beneficiaries have taken it upon themselves to sell
estate assets without the knowledge of the Executor, some even
going as far as purporting to be the appointed executor. It becomes
critical as a starting
