Malaysia legislation
Section 7
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