The procedure for applying for a large inheritance in Malaysia involves an estate exceeding RM5 million.
The following is the general procedure for applying for a large inheritance:
- Related documents
- Death certificate
- Identification documents of applicant and heirs
- Full list of assets (immovable and movable)
- Proof of property ownership: land grant, bank account, EPF, insurance, shares, etc.
- Copy of will (if any)
- Marriage/birth certificate of heirs
- Identify the type of application
Deceased has a will: application for probate
Deceased has no will: application for Grant of Letters of Administration (LA)
- File an application in the high court
The application must be filed by the lawyer appointed by the heirs in the High Court through an originating summons and affidavit.
- Court hearing
The court will determine whether:
- Approve the appointment of an administrator (if there is no will)
- Recognize the executor (if there is a will)
If there is no objection, the court will issue an order
Letter of Administration (LA): To administer and distribute the estate (if there is no will)
Probate: To carry out the contents of a will (if there is a valid will)