A Practical Guide to Probate: Letters of Probate (eBook)

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 Zolkaffily bin Shaik Natar [2003] 3 MLJ 705, FC - Latifah bte Mat Zin v Rosmawati binti Sharibun [2007] 5 MLJ 101, FC