Office of the Master of the High Court

The Office of the Master of the High Court is a government department of Zimbabwe responsible for the administration of deceased estates, insolvent estates, and trusts. Operating under the Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, it serves the entire country with its main office in Harare and additional offices in Bulawayo and other major centres. The office plays a critical role in Zimbabwe’s legal system by ensuring proper estate administration, appointing executors and trustees, and safeguarding the interests of beneficiaries and creditors. Its functions are governed by the Administration of Estates Act and the Insolvency Act of Zimbabwe.