Glossary Probate and Wills

A clause in a will disposing of the residuary estate, i.e. assets belonging to the testator which has not been disposed in other part of the Will.

A court documents or application which starts probate proceedings (as well as other types of legal proceedings) in the relvant Court.

Probate matter (testate or intestate) is non-contentious if there is no contest for administration of the deceased’s estate.

Certificate from the Syariah Court setting out the beneficiaries and their entitlement to a Muslim person’s estate.

Closest blood relative

An authorisation by the Court.

A sworn statement by the executors or administrators that they will administer the deceased’s properly and in accordance with the laws, and render a true and just account to the beneficiaries.

A security furnished by the administrators and sometimes 2 sureties in favour of the relevant court to ensure property administration of the deceased’s estate.

A gift on the death bed.

A tax that is paid to the government upon the death of a person due to property being passed to his beneficiaries. Also known as death duty, death tax or inheritance tax.