To be cost effective, especially if your asset size is small , u can visit Amanah Raya Bhd (ARB), which is located at Jln Green House (PG), to apply for probate. Compared to normal lawyer firm's fee of ~ RM3000, ARB charge 4% for the asset ranging from RM5k - RM25k, and 3% for asset of more than RM25k. They close at 5:30pm, and break time for Friday is from 12:30pm to 2:45pm. So, avoid these time if u plan to visit them during your lunch time on Fri.
The main document needed to apply for probate is Will and death cert-original copy, application form and related document. So, you hv to submit your original Will and it'll be kept by High court :-( (no more original Will). As for death cert, it's advicable to keep the original copy. So, what you can do is to apply for death cert extract @ JPN (Anson road, PG) - the cost is RM5.
The application form also need to be certified by Commisioner for Oaths (The nearest is at Church St.) - the cost is RM4.
Oops, almost forgot to mention that u need to purchase stamp duty of RM10 & deposit of RM50 for ARB.
I was told that the application for probate will take ~ 3 to 6 mths.
Caveat : this process is provided that you hv a Will & Testament, otherwise, a lot more document needed : birth cert of siblings, photocopy of IC for deceased parents, spouse & siblings. If the deceased parents' death cert are not available, u hv to find 2 person (fren) to certify in front of commissioner for oath for certification purposes. wow.......
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