Probate Lawyer
Will Administration Firm
Honouring Your Legacy
Losing someone is hard enough without a difficult legal process on top of it. Administering an
estate in Malaysia involves court procedures, legal documentation
and strict legal duties. Even small mistakes can result in long delays or
additional costs. At Yap, Ku & Co, our probate lawyer team guides families through every
stage, from drafting a will to obtaining a grant and distributing the estate, so the process is
handled properly and with care. As a trusted will administration law firm, our experienced will drafting lawyer ensures your estate is managed with care.
Wills, Probate and Estate Administration We Handle
Our work covers the full journey of estate planning and administration:
Will drafting and estate planning
So your assets are distributed according to your wishes.
Letters of Administration
Where a person has died without a will.
Grant of Probate
Where there is a valid will and an executor needs to be confirmed by the court.
Estate distribution
Including the court applications and transfers needed to pass assets to the beneficiaries.
Whether you are planning ahead or dealing with the estate of someone who has passed, we
explain your options in plain language.
Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration
The right route depends mainly on whether the deceased left a will. Where there is a valid will, the executor named in it applies to the High Court for a Grant of Probate, which confirms their authority to administer the estate. Where there is no will, the estate is dealt with through Letters of Administration, and an administrator is appointed instead. The route for this can differ depending on the size of the estate and the type of assets involved, with smaller estates sometimes handled through the Land Office under the Small Estates (Distribution) Act 1955. Where a person dies without a will, their assets are distributed according to the Distribution Act 1958.
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At our law firm, we guide clients through estate planning and asset distribution. We provide will drafting services to ensure your assets are distributed as you wish, and offer probate assistance to validate and administer your will. As a reputable will administration law firm, we handle all legal aspects, including applying to Court for estate distribution. Our probate lawyer team advises on which path applies and manages the application for you.
The Executor’s Role
Once a grant is obtained, the executor or administrator has real responsibilities: gathering in the assets, settling debts, liabilities, taxes and funeral expenses, and then distributing what remains to the beneficiaries. We support executors throughout, so they meet their duties correctly and avoid personal difficulty later.
Probate is document-heavy and time-sensitive, and errors can lead to rejected applications or disputes between family members. Having an experienced probate lawyer keeps the
process moving, reduces the risk of delay, and gives the family one less thing to worry about during a difficult time.