PUBLISHER: MALAYSIASME.
Estate planning for non-Muslims are governed under Malaysian Civil Law (Distribution Act 1958, Wills Act 1959, Trustee Act 1949), while Muslims in Malaysia are governed under Shariah Laws. Faraid refers to ordained quotas for distribution. It defines in specific detail persons recognised as Waris (lawful heirs) to the estate. The rules practised in Malaysia follow the Shafie School of jurisprudence. …
