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Richard D

1 reviews | Active since Jan 2023

27 Jan 2023, 21:55

Standard Bank incapable of resolving my deceased fathers estate.

Standard Bank was appointed, by my father, as the executor of his estate. My father passed in Nov 2016 and an officer was appointed to attend to resolving his estate. Apart from a few minor issues the estate was not complicated, however, Standard Bank been utterly *********** in getting the estate closed. Their communication generally consists of robotic acknowledgements of my complaints but with no proactive follow up or resolution.

I appreciate that COVID occurred over this period, but Standard Bank has had 6 years to close the estate. To add insult to injury they had the audacity to send me a pamphlet last year outlining THEIR costs along with a statement that they typically resolve estates in " less than 15 months". I am now heading into year 7.

If you have lodged your will with Standard Bank or you have appointed them as the executors of your estate, I strongly suggest you look elsewhere. They are useless.

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Replies (5)
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply28 Jan 2023, 07:09
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Hi Richard

We’re saddened to hear that this has been your experience. We take these matters very seriously and can assure you that we will be attending to your query with urgency. 

We will be taking a closer a look and will get back to you shortly. 

Kindest regards, 
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team 
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Richard D's update29 Jan 2023, 14:15
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I've heard this all before, apology after apology but no resolution.

Let's see what transpires after you have had "a closer look".

Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply30 Jan 2023, 07:47
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Hi Richard

 
Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to look into your matter. 

An email response has been sent to you 28 January 2023. 

We appreciate your support and loyalty. 

Standard Bank Help Centre
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Richard D's update17 Mar 2023, 09:23
Reviewer Update
So Standard Bank did follow up and finally worked out what the hold was but are still unable to conclude the estate. They have not provided me an update and I am once again left in the dark as to what is happening. Communication and follow up remains appalling.
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply17 Mar 2023, 09:35
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Dear Richard 

Thank you for alerting us to this. 

We would like to make sure your matter is resolved as a priority. 

We have reached out to the relevant team so that we can ensure a speedy resolution. 

Please be on the look out for a call from our team. 

Kindest regards
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team 
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