Probate and Administration In Singapore and Malaysia, 5th Edition

Authors:

Edmund Leow S.C., Ling Tien Wah & Terence Wah

• ISBN: 9789815225754
• Published: March 2026
• Format: Softcover
• Language: English
• Publisher: LexisNexis

Description:

The fifth edition of Probate and Administration in Singapore and Malaysia builds on the distinguished legacy of the late Dr Gopalan Raman, whose work has long been recognised as a leading authority in this field. It continues to stand as the only comprehensive resource in Singapore devoted specifically to probate and administration law, serving as an essential guide for practitioners, academics, and students navigating this intricate area.

Key Features:

Comprehensive coverage of probate and administration law in Singapore and Malaysia, updated legal analysis, practical guidance for estate administration, recent case law developments, specialist treatment of wills, intestacy, letters of representation, contentious probate, estate disputes, and Islamic inheritance law in Singapore.

Coverage:

Historical background of probate law, effects of death, law of wills and testacy, law of intestacy, personal representatives, applications for letters of representation, contentious probate, other types of estate disputes, administration of a deceased estate, distribution of estate assets, liability of the personal representative, and the law of Islamic inheritance in Singapore.

About the Authors:

Edmund Leow, S.C. is Senior Counsel and Senior Partner at Dentons Rodyk, focusing on tax and private wealth law. Ling Tien Wah is Senior Partner at Dentons Rodyk and co-leads the firm's Real Estate Disputes and Trust, Estates and Wealth Preservation practices. Terence Wah is Partner at Dentons Rodyk, concentrating on civil and commercial litigation in real estate, trusts, and tax matters.

Table of Contents:

Historical Background; Effects of Death; Law of Wills and Testacy; Law of Intestacy; Personal Representatives; Application for Letters of Representation; Contentious Probate; Other Estate Disputes; Administration of Estate; Distribution of Assets; Liability of Personal Representative; Law of Islamic Inheritance in Singapore.

Why buy this book?

This title is a specialist and authoritative reference for probate and administration law in Singapore and Malaysia. It combines doctrinal analysis with practical application, making it highly useful for legal practice, judicial reference, academic study, and estate planning work.

Keywords:

probate law, administration of estates, Singapore law, Malaysia law, wills, testacy, intestacy, estate disputes, letters of representation, personal representatives, inheritance law, Islamic inheritance, estate planning, succession law, trust and estates

Target Audience:

lawyers, judges, legal academics, law students, estate planners, trust practitioners, probate specialists, litigation practitioners, legal researchers, law libraries

Genre:

Law, Probate Law, Estate Administration, Succession Law, Trusts and Estates, Legal Reference, Academic Law

Q&A

Does the price include shipping?
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Is this a current edition?
Yes, the 5th edition, published March 2026 by LexisNexis.

Who is this book written for?
Lawyers, judges, estate planners and probate specialists working across Singapore and Malaysia jurisdictions.

Does it cover Islamic inheritance law?
Yes, a dedicated chapter on the law of Islamic inheritance in Singapore.

Is it suitable for law libraries and institutional orders?
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