Wills, Probate & Estate Planning

Our diversified practice includes advisory and contentious probate, trust and estate matters in Malaysia and across foreign jurisdictions. 

Equipped with extensive experience in complex probate disputes, our lawyers are well positioned to craft comprehensive estate plans and wills designed to safeguard family legacies. We advise clients on all aspects of estate planning and will preparation, tailoring each plan to meet their unique needs and goals. Our services extend to the creation and management of trust structures designed to achieve specific objectives in the holding, management and distribution of assets.

We provide comprehensive advice and support in the administration of estates, including, applications for grants of probates and letters of administration, resealing of foreign grants of probate and representing clients in contested wills, probate, and estate disputes.

Our lawyers have advised and acted for executors, administrators, trustees, beneficiaries, and high-net-worth individuals in both domestic and cross-border matters. We work closely with government bodies, trustees, land offices and financial institutions to ensure every matter is managed efficiently and, in our clients’, best interests. 

Estate Planning

• Advising on estate structuring and succession strategies
• Preparation of wills and codicils for assets situated locally and/or overseas
• Advising on guardianship appointments, family arrangements and inheritance provisions
• Reviewing and updating wills and estate plans to reflect changes in personal circumstances

Trusts

• Establishing and administering family and private trusts
• Preparation of trust deeds
• Advising on testamentary trusts established under wills
• Advising trustees and beneficiaries on their respective rights, powers and obligations
• Acting for beneficiaries in the removal of trustees

Administration of Estates

• Applications to the High Court for grants of probate and letters of administration.
• Resealing of foreign grants of probate or letters of administration
• Applications to the Land Office for the administration of small estates 
• Advising executors, administrators and beneficiaries on their legal duties and entitlements
• Facilitating the distribution of assets to beneficiaries
• Representing clients in contentious probate matters involving: -

- Validity and construction of wills

- Removal of executors or administrators

- Inheritance disputes

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