3. Survey Result

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QUESTION 1

"Thank you so much. First of all, can we get your age?"

According to the answers submitted by the participants of this survey, the most number of participants are from the age group of 20 – 25 years which is 73 %, followed by participants aged 31 years old and above which contributed to 19%. Furthermore, 6% of the participants are from the age group of 26 – 30 years old and the least number of participants which only covered 2% are contributed by the age group of 16 – 19 years old.

QUESTION 2

"Based on the statement, how would you rate your knowledge on partial intestacy?"

It can be stated that the majority of respondent had yet to fully understand the concept of partial intestacy which is likely due to lack of information circulating the public in respect of the former.

QUESTION 3

"Are you aware that partial intestacy is only applicable for non-Muslim?"

In accordance to the answer submitted by the participants, 63% of the participants had stated that they were not aware of the fact that the concept of partial intestacy is only applicable to Non-Muslim while the participants who were aware of the applicability of partial testacy to only Non-Muslim comprises of 37%. The outcome may have been due to lack of awareness surrounding this particular area of study.clicking ‘Create a page from this item’ in the edit panel.

QUESTION 4

"In situations whereby the concept of partial intestacy exists, which statute do you think shall apply to the said situations?"

According to the answers submitted by the participants of the survey, 37% of the participants had submitted the answer that the Distribution Act 1958 shall be applicable to the concept of partial intestacy, followed by 25% and 21% of the participants contended that the statute applicable to the concept of partial intestacy are Small Estate Distribution Act 1955 and Probate and Administration Act respectively. Only 17% of the participants submitted that Trustee Act 1949 shall be applicable to any case involving the concept of partial intestacy. The outcome may best be explained by asserting the point of view that most of the respondents are does not possessed any legal background thus, affecting the responses submitted.

QUESTION 5

"Based on the statement above, have you or any of your family members ever encounter the situation of partial intestacy before?"

Based on the answers submitted by the participants of the survey, 79% of the participants which is equivalent to 79 participants stated that they and their family members had encounter with the situation of partial intestacy before. 21% of the participants stated that they had not encountered with situation involving partial intestacy before.

QUESTION 6

"Danesh dies leaving a Will which does not expressly stated what he intends his executors to do with any of the property that he owns. What category do you think this matter falls under?"

According to the answers submitted by the participants, about 72% of the participants have given the answer that Danesh died partially intestate while 28% of the participants answered otherwise. The term “leaving a Will which does not expressly stated what he intends his executors to do” influenced the answer given by the respondents.

QUESTION 7

"Alex dies with a Will, but the Will only mentioned a part of the estate, but not the whole estate. Alex does not have parent but he has a wife and two sons. From your knowledge, who do you think should get the remaining of his estate that is not mentioned in the will?"

In accordance to the answer submitted by the participants, 49% of the participant contended that Alex’s wife and son shall get the remaining of his estate while 23% and 16% of the participants stated that the sons and wife shall get the remaining estate respectively. 12% of the answers given stated that neither Alex’s wife nor sons shall get his remaining estate. 51% of the respondents had given the incorrect answer which may be due to no reference had been made toward the Distribution Act 1958.

QUESTION 8

"If a person is said to die partial intestacy, thus the person’s wishes, no matter how obviously he has made them or how many people he has told before his demise, generally do not matter if there is nothing in the Will to suggest what his intentions are. Do you think the concept of partial intestacy is fair to the concerned parties?"

Based on the result of the survey, 53% of the participants answered that the concept of partial intestacy is not fair to the parties involved while 47% of the participants contended that the concept of partial intestacy is not fair. The respondent may find the concept of partial intestacy to be unfair due to irrelevancy of testator’s intention in distributing the properties as a result of absent of clear and express indication on the subject matter.

QUESTION 9

"Do you think it is important/necessary for us to have knowledge about this partial intestacy?"

Based on the answer submitted in the survey, about 91% of the participants stated that the concept of partial intestacy is important for our knowledge while 9% contended that it is unnecessary. Majority of the respondents are in an agreement that the knowledge of the concept is important due to the answer given by more than half of the respondents stating that the concept is unfair in Question 8.

QUESTION 10

"In your perspective, since partial intestacy lead to many drawbacks (i.e. amount of payment) is there anything we can do to avoid it from happening?"

In accordance to responds of the participants concerning the survey, 58% of the participants agreed that the relevant parties should Consult with a competent legal practitioner in regards to the matter involving the Will to avoid the occurrence of partial intestacy, while 43% and 42% of participants stated that the relevant parties should transfer the properties to your intended beneficiaries while they are still alive and raising awareness towards the necessity of creating a will before their demise respectively. The outcome may be best explained by stating that majority of the public are not from a legal background thus, it would ideal for the relevant parties to consult with a legal practitioner that have a strong understanding in matters relating to probate.

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