Inheritance

Corporate Law
Hierarchy of Courts in Malaysia

Hierarchy of Courts in Malaysia

The Malaysian government comprises three main components: Executive, Legislative and Judiciary. The judiciary is the court system that decides legal disputes, defends the law, and applies it in legal cases. In every nation, the judiciary plays a crucial role in deciphering and administering the law and resolving disputes between the citizens as between the citizens and the state. Tasked with the duty to ensure equal justice and fairness, the judiciary...
Inheritance
Writing a Will in Malaysia

Writing a Will in Malaysia

Writing a will in Malaysia is governed by the Wills Act of 1959. The Act only applies to non-Muslims. Persons professing the religion of Islam need to draw up a “wasiat” (a will) and appoint a “wasi” (an executor) under Syariah law. Whilst a “wasiat” and a will serve the same purpose, completely different laws govern them. This article will discuss writing a will under the Wills Act 1959. What...
Inheritance
Grant of Probate and Letters of Administration

Grant of Probate and Letters of Administration

The property of a deceased person in Malaysia is dealt with in one of two ways, depending on whether they left a valid will or not. Either the estate is dealt with under the Grant of Probate, or under Letters of Administration. In both cases, until either the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration are obtained, the estate assets will be frozen. If a valid will exists: executors will...