Differences between Probate and Letters of Administration:   Particular Probate Letters of Administration What is Probate and Letters of Administration? A legal document issued by the High Court of Sabah and Sarawak when a person dies leaving a valid will and having appointed an executor. A legal document issued by the High Court of Sabah…

When it comes to creating a Last Will and Testament, it’s natural to worry about the possibility of it being contested. After all, your final wishes should be carried out with dignity and respect, without being entangled in legal disputes. This article outlines key measures that can be taken to safeguard a will from potential…

1. What is “estate execution”? Estate execution refers to the legal process of administering the assets, debts and possessions left behind by a deceased individual and this process involves a last will and testament. It involves validating the Will (if one exists), settling outstanding debts and distributing the remaining assets among the rightful beneficiaries. 2….

1. What is Probate and Letter of Administration? A. Probate or Letter of Administration are legal documents issued by the Amanah Raya Berhad/District Office in Sarawak for the purpose of the distribution of Deceased’s assets. 2. Who is the authority in charge of the application of Probate or Letter of Administration in Sarawak? A. Probate…

Q1: What is a Probate? A1: A probate is an official or legal document issued by the relevant authority in order for the executors to execute the deceased’s estates in accordance to his wishes stated in his last will and testament. Q2: What is resealing of Probate? A2: Resealing of Probate is a legal process…

1. What is the Last Will and Testament? A Last Will and Testament is a legal document in which an individual, known as the testator, specifies the distribution of their assets post-mortem according to their wishes.   2. What are the requirements to make a valid Will? Testator must not be under the age of…

A will and testament are legal documents which contained specific commands by the testator or a will maker on what to do with the assets upon that person’s death. In short, a last will and testament enables the testator to distribute the assets according to his or her wishes. Who are the parties to the…

According to Section 2(1) of the Wills Act 1959 defines Will as the intention and declaration made by a testator that he or she desires to distribute his or her property. An individual is to be advised to do last will and testament so that his estates can be distributed in accordance to the wishes…

Preliminary Questions My family member (deceased) has passed away, how do I administer or deal with the assets left behind? If the deceased passed away leaving a will, the executor(s) named in the will would need to apply for Grant of Probate from the High Court of Malaya. If the deceased passed away without a…