Probate Lawyer in Shah Alam, Selangor
Masha Sylverster & Co is a civil law firm with its office in Shah Alam, Selangor, and it advises executors, administrators and beneficiaries on probate and estate administration. The work covers estates where there is a will and estates where there is not. We assist with the procedural, documentation and advisory side of administering an estate, for clients in Shah Alam and across Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley.
What we help with
Grant of probate
Advising executors on applying for a grant of probate and on the procedural requirements that come with it.
Letters of administration
Help with applying for letters of administration where there is no will or no executor has been appointed.
Estate administration
Guidance on administering the estate and distributing its assets under Malaysian law.
Estate disputes
Advice and representation in disputes about wills, the administration of an estate, or what a beneficiary is entitled to.
Advisory and compliance
Advice on timelines and on the obligations of executors and administrators.
Wills
Will drafting, alongside probate applications, estate administration and succession planning.
How an estate matter is handled
Probate is the court process by which the validity of a will is confirmed and the named executor is authorised to administer the estate. The grant of probate gives the executor legal authority to collect, manage and distribute the estate.
Where there is no valid will, the person who will administer the estate first needs a court grant of letters of administration.
Throughout, we aim to explain each step in plain language so you can make informed decisions. If a dispute arises, we give measured advice and representation.
To begin, you can call, WhatsApp, email, or send an enquiry through the Contact page. Enquiries are kept confidential, and a lawyer reads each one directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is probate, and when is it needed?
Probate is the court process that confirms a will is valid and authorises the named executor to deal with the estate. It is needed where the person who died left a valid will and owned assets solely in their own name.
How does a grant of probate differ from letters of administration?
A grant of probate follows where there is a valid will and the executor it names can and will act. Letters of administration are granted instead when there is no valid will, or when no executor was named or is available. Each lets the holder administer and distribute the estate; they simply suit different situations.
What happens if someone dies without a will?
For non-Muslims, the estate is distributed under the Distribution Act 1958, and the administrator first has to apply to the court for letters of administration. The Act sets fixed shares for the surviving spouse, children and parents.
Can a will be challenged?
A will can be challenged on grounds including lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence, fraud or forgery, and failure to meet the formal execution requirements of the Wills Act 1959. Challenging a will requires court proceedings, so it should be approached with legal advice on the merits.
Who can you assist with an estate?
We advise executors, administrators and beneficiaries.
Our Shah Alam office
Our office is in Shah Alam.
Firm: Masha Sylverster & Co, a firm registered with the Malaysian Bar.
Address: 1, Jalan Sungai Merbau 32/96, Kemuning Greenville, 40460 Shah Alam, Selangor.
Telephone: +60 16-6522 042.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
WhatsApp: wa.me/60166522042.
Email: mashasylverster@outlook.com.
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The lawyer behind the firm
Masha Sylverster is the firm's proprietor and principal lawyer, and she was admitted to the Malaysian Bar in 2018. Her practice includes probate and estate administration and will drafting. Read more on the About Us page.
For more detail on the firm's probate work, see our Probate & Administration page.
This page gives general information only and is not legal advice; no solicitor-client relationship arises until a formal engagement is agreed in writing.