Family, Probate & Estate Administration
“Wills, Grant of Probate, Letters of Administration & Family Welfare”
Overview & Legal Representation
Family matters and estate distributions demand not only rigorous legal acumen, but also genuine empathy, discretion, and human-centric care. Messrs. Low, Wah Chin & Co. assists families in protecting generational wealth and navigating sensitive matrimonial disputes.
We prepare ironclad testamentary Wills under the Wills Act 1959, petition the High Court for Grant of Probate (where a Will exists) or Letters of Administration (LA) for intestate estates, and manage District Land Office distributions under the Small Estates (Distribution) Act 1955. In family law, we guide clients through mutual consent Joint Petitions, child custody guardianship, and equitable matrimonial property division.
Statutory Authorities & Precedential Grounding
Our legal briefs, applications, and advisory in this discipline are grounded in the following Malaysian statutes and authoritative precedents:
What We Handle in This Practice Discipline
How We Progress Your Matter
Estate Asset & Beneficiary Audit
⏱ 1-2 WeeksCompiling list of deceased assets (properties, bank accounts, shares) and verifying valid Will.
High Court Probate Petition Filing
⏱ 2-4 WeeksDrafting and filing Petition for Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration (LA).
Court Hearing & Order Extraction
⏱ 1-2 MonthsAttending High Court hearing to secure formal Grant of Probate under court seal.
Asset Realization & Distribution
⏱ 1-3 MonthsPresenting Grant to banks, Land Registry, and SSM to unfreeze and transfer assets to beneficiaries.
Frequently Asked Questions (Family, Probate & Estate Administration)
Where a valid Will is in place and documents are in order, a High Court petition for a Grant of Probate typically takes between 2 to 4 months.
What to Prepare Before Your Consultation
For Family, Probate & Estate Administration. Having these documents ready enables senior counsel to evaluate your statutory merits swiftly.
Consult with Principal Counsel
Have an urgent question regarding Family, Probate & Estate Administration? Connect directly with our chambers.
Book a Consultation on Family, Probate & Estate Administration
All communications are strictly protected by Legal Professional Privilege.
Schedule Legal Consultation
Submit your brief for confidential partner-level review under Malaysian law.