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Why Estate Planning Matters?

Estate planning is one of the most caring and responsible steps you can take for your loved ones.

Wealth preservation is often more challenging than wealth creation. Without proper legal arrangements, countless assets remain unclaimed, frozen, or disputed. Our goal is to ensure your estate is properly structured and transferred to the rightful beneficiaries — minimizing family conflict, tax exposure, and legal complications.

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☐ Will Writing ☐ Grant of Probate ☐ Letter of Administration ☐ Trust Creation and Deed of Trust

☐ Power of Attorney (POA)☐ Buy-Sell Agreement ☐ Cross-Option Agreement ☐ Estate and Trust Disputes

At Michael Tie & Co., our experienced lawyers provide comprehensive estate planning services in Malaysia to ensure your wishes are respected, your assets are distributed according to your intentions, and your family’s interests remain protected with compassion, confidentiality, and professionalism.

What is Will?

A Will is an essential part of estate planning. It ensures your assets — such as property, savings, investments, and personal belongings — are distributed according to your intentions, not left to be decided by law.

Without a valid will, your estate will be distributed under Malaysia’s Distribution Act 1958, which may not reflect your true wishes.

Key Benefits of Having a Will

✔ Ensures your assets go to your chosen beneficiaries.

✔ Prevents family disputes and legal complications.

✔ Allows you to appoint guardians for your minor children.

✔ Enables you to name an executor to manage your estate efficiently.

✔ Simplifies and speeds up the probate process.

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Our lawyers help you draft and structure your will clearly, ensuring your estate is distributed according to your exact wishes. We guide you through the legal formalities to make your will valid and enforceable under Malaysian law.

Will Writing Process At Michael Tie & Co.

Step 1. Complete Our Secure Form - Fill out our confidential and comprehensive intake form. →

Step 2. Quotation & Payment - Receive a clear quotation based on the complexity of your estate. Proceed with payment. →

Step 3. Drafting & Review - We prepare a tailored draft for your review and make necessary revisions. →

Step 4. Final Signing - Sign the final version in person, witnessed by two individuals.

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A Grant of Probate is an official document issued by the High Court of Malaysia that confirms the executor’s authority to act on behalf of the deceased (testator).

It allows the executor to:

✔ Access bank accounts and investments

✔ Transfer or sell property

✔ Pay off debts and taxes

✔ Distribute assets to beneficiaries as stated in the will

The executor cannot legally handle the estate without obtaining this court order — even if named in the will.

When Do You Need a Grant of Probate?

☐ The deceased left a valid will, and

☐ You are appointed as the executor of that will

We assist executors in applying for the Grant of Probate from the High Court, empowering them to manage and distribute the estate according to the deceased’s will.

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When a person dies without a valid will (known as dying intestate), no executor is named to handle their estate. In such cases, the next of kin — such as a spouse, child, or parent — must apply to the High Court of Malaysia for a Letter of Administration.

This document gives the appointed administrator the legal authority to:

✔ Access the deceased’s bank accounts and assets

✔ Pay any outstanding debts or liabilities

✔ Distribute the estate according to the Distribution Act 1958 (Malaysia)

Without this court order, family members cannot legally manage or transfer the deceased’s property.

When You Need a Letter of Administration?

☐ The deceased did not leave a will

☐ The executor named in a will is unable or unwilling to act

☐ The will is invalid or lost

If your loved one passes away without a will, we help you obtain the Letter of Administration, which allows you to legally administer and distribute the estate.

Trust Creation and Deed of Trust

Trust Creation refers to the process of setting up a Trust — a legal structure designed to protect, manage, and distribute your assets according to your wishes.

A Deed of Trust is the formal legal document that outlines:

☐ The assets placed under the trust

☐ The rights and responsibilities of the trustee

☐ The identities of the beneficiaries

☐ The terms and conditions for how the assets will be managed or distributed

This ensures your assets are handled responsibly and transferred according to your instructions, even after your passing.

Why Create a Trust?

Creating a Trust can help you:

✔ Protect your assets from disputes, creditors, or mismanagement

✔ Provide for your family members, especially minors or dependents

✔ Maintain privacy since trusts are not made public like wills

✔ Ensure continuity of property or business ownership

✔ Avoid delays associated with probate or estate administration

Power of Attorney (POA)

A Power of Attorney gives legal authority to a trusted person (called the attorney) to act for you, the donor, in situations where you cannot act personally — whether due to absence, illness, or convenience.

In Malaysia, a Power of Attorney must be executed before a lawyer or notary public to be valid. It can be general (covering broad powers) or specific (limited to certain tasks).

Why You May Need a Power of Attorney?

☐ You live overseas but need someone to handle your Malaysian property or bank matters.

☐ You want a trusted person to represent you in legal or business transactions.

☐ You are planning for medical or personal incapacity.

☐ You need continuity in managing affairs during travel or illness.

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A Buy-Sell Agreement safeguards your business in the event of a partner’s death, retirement, or exit. It ensures a clear transfer of ownership and maintains business stability.

For business owners, a Buy-Sell Agreement provides clarity in the event of a partner’s death, disability, or departure. It ensures smooth succession planning and protects the business from ownership disputes.

Cross-Option Agreement

This agreement allows surviving partners to purchase the deceased partner’s shares, or vice versa, ensuring smooth business succession and fair value transfer between owners.

In partnerships, a Cross-Option Agreement gives surviving partners the right — or obligation — to buy out the deceased partner’s share. This ensures business continuity and fair compensation for all parties.

Estate and Trust Disputes

Estate disputes usually involve conflicts over:

☐ The validity of a will (for example, if it was made under undue influence or without proper witnesses).

☐ Unequal or unfair distribution of assets among beneficiaries.

☐ Executor misconduct or negligence, such as delays or mismanagement of estate funds.

☐ Omissions in the will or unclear instructions left by the deceased.

Trust disputes arise when:

☐ A trustee breaches their duties, such as failing to manage or distribute trust assets properly.

☐ Beneficiaries disagree with how the trust is handled or distributed.

☐ There are claims of fraud, undue influence, or misappropriation of trust property.

Disagreements over estate distribution or trust management can be emotionally draining. Our estate dispute lawyers evaluate your case and provide clear, compassionate legal solutions to resolve inheritance or trust conflicts efficiently.