The Affidavit of Claim as the Legal Beneficiary is a fundamental document in Malaysian inheritance law proceedings, used when an individual needs to formally establish their right to inherit from a deceased person's estate. This document becomes necessary during probate proceedings or when dealing with various institutions that hold the deceased's assets. It must comply with both the Rules of Court 2012 for affidavit requirements and relevant inheritance laws, including the Distribution Act 1958 for non-Muslim inheritances or Shariah law for Muslim inheritances. The affidavit includes crucial information about the deponent's identity, their relationship to the deceased, the basis of their claim, and details about the estate. It serves as a primary piece of evidence in establishing beneficiary rights and facilitating the transfer of assets from the deceased's estate.

1. Title and Jurisdiction: States the document type and the jurisdiction under which it is being filed

2. Deponent Details: Full legal name, identification number, occupation, and address of the person making the affidavit

3. Deceased's Details: Full particulars of the deceased person including name, last address, date of death, and death certificate details

4. Relationship Declaration: Clear statement of the relationship between the deponent and the deceased

5. Basis of Claim: Legal basis for claiming beneficiary status (e.g., will, intestate succession, or relevant laws)

6. Estate Details: Description of the estate's components and estimated value

7. Declaration of Right: Formal declaration of the deponent's right to claim as beneficiary

8. Other Beneficiaries: Statement regarding the existence or absence of other potential beneficiaries

9. Verification: Statement verifying all information provided is true and correct

10. Jurat: Formal closing including place and date of swearing/affirming the affidavit