The master's offices of South African high courts has been described as being in a state of dysfunctionality by various lawyers who have dealt with the office, as the legal fraternity decries that the office is causing difficulties for their clients who want to tie up deceased estates, set up and liquidate trusts, and appoint overseers. Lawyers complain about unpredictable delays and a lack of control. Among the other issues cited is that the Master's Office struggles with digitization and in-person visits. The office manages the Guardian's Fund, which manages money for legally incapable individuals. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Louis van Vuren, CEO of the Fidiciary Institute of Southern Africa.

<p>The master's offices of South African high courts has been described as being in a state of dysfunctionality by various lawyers who have dealt with the office, as the legal fraternity decries that the office is causing difficulties for their clients who want to tie up deceased estates, set up and liquidate trusts, and appoint overseers. Lawyers complain about unpredictable delays and a lack of control. Among the other issues cited is that the Master's Office struggles with digitization and in-person visits. The office manages the Guardian's Fund, which manages money for legally incapable individuals. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Louis van Vuren, CEO of the Fidiciary Institute of Southern Africa.</p>

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News and Current Affairs Show hosted by award-winning presenter Sakina Kamwendo, on weekdays from noon to 1pm on SAfm 104-107fm. 

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