Section 56
Security for creditors in Malaysia
of Probate and Administration Act 1959
Where the deceased has carried on business or resided in
Malaysia within twelve months of his death, the Court may, on the application of a creditor of the deceased or otherwise, before a grant of probate or letters of administration is re-sealed require adequate security to be given for the payment of debts due to creditors residing in Malaysia.
(2)
Any such creditor may give notice in writing to the Registrar, requiring that he be notified of any application for the sealing of a grant of probate under this Part; and no such grant shall be sealed before the expiration of seven days after service on the creditor of a notice in writing of an application for sealing.
*NOTE—This Act have replaced the Estate Duty Enactment 1941 [En. 7 of 1941] w.e.f.
01-11-1991–see section 46 [Act 476].
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