Malaysia legislation

Section 7

of Administration of Estates Ordinance, 1933

Section 7

The following persons are entitled to probate in the order stated:

(a)

the person or persons nominated in the will as executors or the equivalent of them;

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Estate duty was abolished w.e.f. 1.11.91 see Act 476, ss. 45 & 46

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(b)

the person or persons who, in the case of an intestacy, would be entitled to letters of administration under section 8;

(c)

the residuary legatee or legatees;

(d)

any other person taking an interest under the will.

Persons entitled to letters of administration