Applying for Letters of Administration

This guide is general information only and is not legal advice.

When is it needed?

When a person dies without a will and leaves assets (for example land, bank accounts, shares or vehicles), someone must be appointed to administer the estate.

The main steps

1. Gather information about the deceased’s assets and liabilities.
2. Identify the beneficiaries.
3. We advise which authority handles the estate (High Court, Estate Distribution Unit or Amanah Raya Berhad).
4. Prepare and file the application, including any sureties required.
5. Once the grant is issued, the administrator collects the assets, pays debts and distributes the estate.

Checklist

• Death certificate
• MyKad of the deceased and of the beneficiaries
• Marriage and birth certificates showing relationships
• Documents for each asset (title, bank statements, share statements, vehicle grant)
• Details of any debts

Enquire about an estate

Related: Wills & Estates