A Comprehensive Guide To Wills Probate And Letters Of Administration In Malaysia 2024

Comprehensive Guide to Wills, Probate, and Letters of Administration in Malaysia aims to offer a succinct and practical overview of the procedural and substantive laws crucial to managing and distributing non-Muslim estates in Malaysia. The book serves as a stepping stone for those delving deeper into the legal landscape surrounding Wills, Probate, and Letters of Administration in Malaysia.

With a focus on the specific legal frameworks of West Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak, the book provides a thorough exploration of the intricacies involved. Readers not only gain insight into the unique laws governing these regions but also grasp the complexities arising from the diverse legislative landscapes across Malaysia.

Authored by Cassandra Lee, a practitioner with extensive experience in contentious probate, the book goes beyond mere theoretical exposition. Drawing from her practical expertise, Lee offers invaluable insights into the real-world applications of probate law.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Cassandra Lee pursued her legal education at Cardiff University, UK, and holds the title of Barrister-at-Law (Middle Temple). She is a practicing Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya, and in January 2021, she established Cassandra Lee Chambers, a law firm specializing in catering to private individuals' legal needs concerning wills, trusts, probate, wealth management, and estate planning. With a focus on civil litigation, particularly in domestic and cross-border contentious probate and inheritance disputes, Lee brings a wealth of experience to her practice. Hailing from Sabah, she is also admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Sabah & Sarawak, practicing law in Kuala Lumpur.

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

• Chapter  1   Introduction : An Overview
• Chapter  2   Wills
• Chapter  3   Grant of Probate and Letters of Administration A Brief Overview
• Chapter  4   Non-Contentious Probate Proceedings Caveats and Citations 
• Chapter  5   Contentious Probate Proceedings 
• Chapter  6   Order for Directors to the Executor or Administrator
• Chapter  7   Duties and Powers of Executors and Administrators
• Chapter  8   Personal Liability of An Executor or Administrator 
• Chapter  9   Inheritance (Family Provision ) Act 1971