Small Estates (Distribution) Act 1955
Akta Harta Pesaka Kecil (Pembahagian) 1955
Deals with the distribution of small estates of deceased persons.
Copy of the official text captured from the Laws of Malaysia portal (AGC) on 26 October 2026. Always check the official portal for the authoritative current version. Amendments made after the official “last updated” date are published separately as amending Acts (Act A…) on the portal.
| Number | Act 98 |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Act |
| Applies to | Federal |
| Subject | Family, children & welfare |
| Year | 1955 |
| Official “last updated” | 15 July 2024 |
| Published by | Attorney General's Chambers — Laws of Malaysia portal (lom.agc.gov.my) |
Long title
An Act relating to the distribution of small estates of deceased persons and matters incidental thereto.
Cited on these pages
Administration of Islamic Law (Federal Territories) Act 1993 (Act 505)Wills, intestacy and probate (non-Muslim estates)Glossary of legal termsMalaysian law and Sharia comparedMuslim family law and Islamic estate planningSmall Estates (Distribution) Act 1955 (Act 98)State Islamic laws: a guide to the 13 states and the Federal TerritoriesDeath, wills, hibah, faraid & estates
Version history
| Captured | Language | Official “last updated” | Pages | SHA-256 | File |
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| 26 October 2026 | English | 15 July 2024 | 49 | ac6deaa9d5fb | PDF 0.5 MB |
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