A Practical Guide to Probate Letters of Probate

Author: Kanesh Sundrum
Publisher: LexisNexis Malaysia
ISBN: 9789674001094
Published In: January 2012
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: Malaysia ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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The book is a practical reference tool for the busy practitioner on the procedure for applying for the Letters of Probate. It provides the user with a clear overview of the topic, followed by a succinct step-by-step guide on the procedure of the particular area of practice with cross references to the relevant Forms, legislations and case law; all in one publication. To ensure efficiency and ease of reference, the publication is presented in the following manner:

Division I - Practice
Division II - Forms & Precedents
Division III - Legislation
Division IV - Cases

Key Features

- Reference to the latest key legislation and cases
- Relevant Syariah cases included
- The layout emphasises on practicality by providing checklists, tables, bullet points etc where relevant.
- The commentary in Division 1 is cross-referred to the other Divisions for ease of reference
- An overview of the topic is presented in the form of a flow chart at the beginning of Division 1 for the users' easy reference.
- Annotated key legislations are reproduced, eg: Probate & Administration Act 1959, Rules of Court 2012 - Order 71 & 72

Key Cases

- Ong Ka Kim v Wong Sing Kiong [1997] 5 MLJ 46.
- Jigarlal Kantilal Doshi v Damayanti Kantilal Doshi (Executrix) [1998] 1 SLR 211
- Khaw Cheng Bok & Ors v Khaw, Cheng Poon & Ors [1998] 3 MLJ 457
- Banks v Goodfellow (1870) 5 LR QB 549.
- Re Mana Seena Veeran (decd), Rajoo s/o Magalee Karuppiah v Hussain s/o MS Veeran [1976] 1 MLJ 1
- Re Karupaya decd [1962] MLJ 128
- Paramanantham s/o MV Kandiah & Anor v Ganakiamah d/o Sabapathi Pillay [2009] 8 MLJ 600.
- Kasi s/o Arunachalam Chettiar v AR Kaveri Achi [1998] 2 MLJ 751, CA
- Fatimah Bee v Mohideen Batcha [1946] MLJ 20; on appeal [1946] MLJ 112, CA
- Yap Teck Ngiam v Yap, Hong Lang @ Yap Fong Mei & Ors [2006] 6 MLJ 607, CA
- Gon Yook Chin v Lee Ing Chin @ Lee Teck Seng [2005] 2 MLJ 1, FC
- Leong Ah Weng v Neoh Thean Soo [1983] 2 MLJ 119 at 120, FC
- Yap Teck Ngian v Yap Hong Lang @ Yap Fong Mei & Ors [2006] 6 MLJ 607, CA.
- Majlis Agama Islam Pulau Pinang dan Seberang Perai v Shaik Zolkaffi ly bin Shaik Natar [2003] 3 MLJ 705, FC
- Latifah bte Mat Zin v Rosmawati binti Sharibun [2007] 5 MLJ 101, FC