The following is the complete procedure for the distribution of small estates in Malaysia, namely estates consisting of:
- Immovable Property only or
- Movable Property only or
- Combination of Immovable Property with Movable Property
which is worth not more than RM5 million on the date of application
Application steps:
- Prepare supporting documents
- Copy of the deceased's death certificate
- Copy of the heir's identity card
- Copy of land grant/immovable property title
- Proof of movable property: bank statement, EPF, ASNB
- Copy of marriage certificate/birth certificate
- Apply via the MyLand portal
Submit an application online via the MyLand portal
- Small Inheritance Trial
- All heirs will be given notice to attend the small estate hearing
- Heirs who are unable to attend must complete the DDA form (consent form)
- Heirs must state the method of distribution whether:
- Faraid: According to Islamic law (for Muslims)
- According to the Partition Act 1958 [Act 300] (for Non-Muslims)
- Muafakat waris: All heirs agree voluntarily
- If there is agreement from all heirs, the decision is finalized.