Probate & estate administration

When someone dies, their estate effectively freezes. Banks, the Land Office, EPF and share registrars will not release or transfer anything until a personal representative is formally appointed by the right authority. Which route applies depends on whether there was a will, the size of the estate, and what it is made of.

We handle all of it — extracting a grant of probate where there is a will, letters of administration where there is not, a Small Estate Distribution application at the Land Office for smaller estates, or resealing a grant obtained overseas — and then the practical work of calling in assets, settling debts and distributing to the beneficiaries.

The routes we handle

• Grant of ProbateWhere there is a valid will — we prove the will and obtain the High Court grant for the executor.
• Letters of AdministrationWhere there is no will — we obtain the grant for the administrator, and arrange the administration bond and sureties.
• Small Estate DistributionFor estates not exceeding RM5 million, handled through the Estate Distribution Unit at the Land Office rather than the High Court.
• AmanahRaya (summary administration)For smaller estates of movable property (RM50,000–RM600,000), a faster route we can advise on and coordinate.
• Resealing foreign grantsRecognising a Commonwealth grant in Malaysia so overseas-appointed representatives can deal with Malaysian assets.
• Distribution & winding upCalling in assets, settling debts and taxes, and distributing to beneficiaries with proper accounts.

How it works