Malaysia legislation

Section 4

of Administration of Estates Ordinance, 1933

Section 4

(2)

Any person having in his possession, custody, or control any property or asset of a deceased person (not being property exempted under subsection (1)) shall immediately report the fact to the nearest Probate Officer. Wilful failure to report will render the offender liable on conviction to a fine which may extend to three times the value of the property so retained or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year.

(3)

Any unauthorized person disposing of, dealing with, or causing loss or damage to any asset of a deceased person shall be liable in damages to the heirs or beneficiaries of the deceased.

PRELIMINARIES TO GRANT OF PROBATE

AND LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION

All property to be declared and Estate Duty paid on them

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