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…

ADVANTAGES HAVING A LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT? 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…

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 of himself…

This article seeks to discuss about estate administration in Sarawak. In essence, there are two ways to administer a deceased’s assets, that is, by way of probate or letter of administration. Grant of Probate The pre-requisite of applying for a Probate to execute the deceased’s estate is that the deceased must have a valid Will….