Planning during your lifetime
I want to make a will
We discuss your assets, the people you want to provide for and who you want to carry out your wishes. We advise on drafting and the signing requirements that apply.
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Wills and probate lawyers in PenangPlan ahead.
Help your family later.
You may want to record your wishes, or you may be dealing with someone's affairs after a death. We help you understand the documents and the process that fits the circumstances.
Based inSimpang Ampat, Penang
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Advice forWills & probate
What do you need help with?
Advice for the stage you are at.
Planning during your lifetime and administering an estate after a death involve different decisions.
After someone has died
I need help with an estate
We review whether there is a will, who is entitled to act and the estate's assets and liabilities. We then advise on probate, administration or another appropriate estate process.
Discuss the estateWorking with us
Take it one step at a time.
We explain the unfamiliar terms and the decisions that need to be made.
Arrange a conversationUnderstand the circumstances
Tell us whether you are planning a will or handling an estate, and provide the basic family and asset details.
Identify the correct documents and route
We review the information and explain the applicable planning or administration process, including the proposed work and fees.
Prepare the next step
We assist with the relevant drafting, application or supporting documents, and explain what happens after that stage.
The details matter
Make the important details clear.
Your wishes and the people involved
For a will, we help identify what you own, who you want to benefit and who you propose to appoint as executor. Family circumstances and the applicable law need careful consideration.
Authority to deal with an estate
An executor named in a valid will may need a grant of probate. Where there is no will or no executor able to act, a different administration route may be required.
Assets, debts and the right process
The correct route depends on factors such as the estate's composition and value, the existence of a valid will and the law that applies. We help identify what information and documents are needed.
For your first conversation
A little preparation helps.
If available, have these ready. We will let you know what else is relevant.
- Identification and basic family details
- A list of assets, debts and relevant ownership documents
- Any existing will or earlier estate documents
- For estate matters, the death certificate if available
- Details of executors, beneficiaries or family members involved
Common questions
A little clarity
before we speak.
These answers are a starting point. The advice for your matter depends on the facts and documents.
What is probate?
Probate is a court process concerning a deceased person's will and the executor's authority to administer the estate. Whether a grant of probate is the appropriate route depends on the will and the estate's circumstances.
What if the person died without a will?
A different estate administration process may apply. We look at the assets, the people involved and the applicable law before advising on the appropriate application or authority.
Does every estate need a High Court application?
No. The suitable route depends on the estate and applicable requirements. Some estates may fall within another administration process. We assess the facts before recommending where to begin.
Do the same will and inheritance rules apply to everyone?
No. Religion, location, asset ownership and other circumstances can affect the applicable law and process. In particular, Muslim wills and inheritance follow a different legal framework. Tell us the circumstances so we can identify the appropriate advice.
Can an old will be reviewed?
Yes. Changes in family circumstances, assets or your wishes are reasons to seek a review. Bring the existing will and explain what has changed so the appropriate steps can be considered.
How much will the work cost?
The fee depends on whether you need a will, a review or assistance administering an estate, and on the work involved. We explain the scope, professional fees and relevant disbursements before you decide to proceed.
Start here
Tell us what happened.
We’ll help with the next step.
A short account of your situation is enough to begin. Let us know about any letter, court date or approaching deadline.
We will confirm consultation arrangements and fees.
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