Probate and Letter of Administration Lawyer in Johor
Probate & Letter of Administration
遗嘱认证与遗产管理书
Grant of Probate
Where the deceased left a Will, the appointed Executor may apply for a Grant of Probate to administer the estate according to the Will.
Letter of Administration
Where the deceased did not leave a Will, an eligible person may apply for a Letter of Administration to administer the deceased’s estate.
遗嘱认证与遗产管理程序
Probate & Letter of Administration Procedure
01
Consultation & Review咨询及审阅文件
We review the Will, assets and relevant documents to understand the estate.
02
Preparation and Signing of Documents准备及签署文件
Prepare the necessary documents for the application.
03
Filing at the High Court向高等法院提交申请
File the necessary application and supporting documents with the High Court.
04
Attend Hearing进行法院聲讯
Attend the hearing and obtain the Grant of Probate or Letter of Administration.
05
Administration of Estate处理遗产
Assist with the necessary steps to transfer or distribute the estate.
What Do You Need to Prepare?
- Death Certificate - 死亡证书
- Will, if any - 遗嘱（如有）
- IC / Passport of Executor / Administrator - 执行人 / 管理人的身份证或护照
- Details of beneficiaries - 受益人资料
- Details of Estate - 遗产资料
Common Estate Questions
What should I do after a family member passes away?家人去世后，我应该怎么处理遗产？
First, check whether the deceased left a Will. If there is a Will, a Grant of Probate is generally required; if there is no Will, a Letter of Administration is generally required.先确认死者是否有遗嘱。
How long does the estate application take?申请遗产认证需要多久？
The application generally takes about 2 to 3 months, depending on the complexity of the case and court schedule.一般约为 2 至 3 个月。
Who can apply for a Letter of Administration in Malaysia?谁可以申请 Letter of Administration？
It is generally applied for by a lawful beneficiary, subject to the circumstances of the deceased's family and estate.一般由合法继承人申请。
Do I still need to apply if there is a Will?有遗嘱还需要申请遗产认证吗？
Yes.需要。
Can I withdraw money from a deceased person's bank account?可以直接提取死者银行存款吗？
Generally, no. A Grant of Probate or Letter of Administration is usually required before the account can be legally dealt with.一般不能。
What happens if my family member leaves behind debts?如果家人去世后留下债务怎么办？
The estate must first settle the deceased's outstanding debts before the remaining assets can be distributed to the beneficiaries.遗产需先偿还合法债务。
What happens if the executor does not want to handle the estate?如果遗嘱执行人不愿意处理遗产怎么办？
An executor may choose not to accept the appointment but must sign a Renunciation of Executorship.可以放弃，但通常需正式签署放弃声明。