Grant of Probate & Estate Administration
Professional estate administration services under Malaysian law
Estate Administration
Compassionate and professional services for the administration of deceased estates in Malaysia.
- High Court and Land Office procedures
- Sensitive handling during difficult times
- Complete estate administration
Governing Legislation
- Probate & Administration Act 1959
- Distribution Act 1958
- Wills Act 1959
- Small Estates Act 1955
Types of Estate Administration
Choose the right process for your situation
| Type | When to Use | Authority | Timeline | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant of Probate | Valid will with executor | High Court (S.27 PAA) | 6-12 months | Large estates with will |
| Letters of Administration | No will (intestate) | High Court (S.28 PAA) | 6-12 months | Estates without will |
| LA with Will Annexed | Will exists but no executor | High Court | 6-12 months | Will without executor |
| Small Estates | Estate below RM2 million | Land Office (S.8 SEDA) | 3-6 months | Smaller, simpler estates |
| Muslim Estates | Deceased is Muslim | Syariah Court | Varies | Islamic inheritance (faraid) |
Estate Administration Flowchart
Visual guide through the process
Deceased Person
Estate needs administration
Is there a valid will?
With Will (Testate)
Proceed to Grant of Probate
Without Will (Intestate)
Proceed to Letters of Administration
Asset Verification & Searches
Properties, bank accounts, shares, EPF, insurance
File Application
High Court or Land Office (Small Estates)
Court Hearing & Grant Extraction
Obtain Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration
Collect Assets & Pay Debts
Realize assets, settle liabilities
Distribute to Beneficiaries
Final distribution & accounts
How Estates Are Distributed
With Valid Will (Testate)
Estate distributed according to will
After deducting:
- Funeral expenses
- Debts and liabilities
- Administration costs
Then distribute to:
Beneficiaries named in will
*Subject to family provision claims under Inheritance Family Provision Act 1971
Without Will (Intestate)
Distribution follows Distribution Act 1958
For Non-Muslims:
- Spouse & children (fixed proportions)
- Parents & siblings (if no spouse/children)
- Order of priority by statute
For Muslims:
Faraid distribution (Islamic inheritance law)
*Determined by Syariah Court
Timeline & Costs
Processing Time
High Court
6-12 months
(Longer if contested)
Small Estates
3-6 months
Legal Fees
Based on estate value
0.5% - 1.5%
of gross estate value
Plus: Court fees as prescribed by law
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