The estate of a deceased person must be reported to the Master within 14 days from date of death.  

The death is to be reported by any person having control or possession of any property or document being or purporting to be a will, of the deceased.   The estate is reported by lodging a completed Death Notice (afr or eng) with the Master.   The Death Notice and other reporting documents may be obtained from any Office of the Master of the High Court or Magistrate's Office.