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Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

Administers courts, maintenance, deceased estates and masters’ offices.

What this authority does

Runs the Masters of the High Court, maintenance enforcement, and the Guardian’s Fund.

Services for the public

  • Maintenance applications
  • Deceased estates
  • Protection orders

Before you contact this authority

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