A specialist practice
for considered estate planning.
There are many legal practices in Kuala Lumpur. Very few focus exclusively on the private client matters that Pusaka Chambers has worked on for over two decades.
Back to HomeCompetitive advantages, clearly stated
These are not marketing claims. They are the characteristics of our practice that clients have consistently noted over time.
Specialist focus
We do not do criminal law, commercial litigation, or conveyancing. We work in Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Probate — nothing else. Depth over breadth.
Transparent fixed fees
Fees for Will preparation, Trust drafting, and Powers of Attorney are fixed and disclosed before the engagement begins. No time-based billing uncertainty on standard matters.
Unhurried consultations
First meetings are not capped at thirty minutes. They last as long as the conversation needs to. We take notes; you take your time.
Cross-border capability
We hold working relationships with solicitors in Singapore, Hong Kong, the UK, and Australia, and can coordinate Malaysian estate documents with overseas arrangements.
Non-Muslim estate law
We specialise in non-Muslim Malaysian estate law under the Wills Act 1959 and Distribution Act 1958 — the applicable legislation for a significant segment of Malaysia's population that is often underserved.
Secure Will storage
Executed Wills are held in secure storage with documented access procedures. Executors are provided with clear retrieval instructions so that the Will can be located when it matters most.
Two decades in Malaysian private client law
The practitioners at Pusaka Chambers have been working in estate planning and administration since the early 2000s. That means familiarity with the legislation, the court processes, the common complications, and the practical arrangements that make a difference — including how Will instructions interact with EPF nominations, insurance policies, and joint tenancy interests in property.
- Deep knowledge of the Wills Act 1959 and Distribution Act 1958
- Experience with High Court Probate filings and administration
- Practical understanding of EPF, Takaful, and nomination structures
"Most of our clients come to us having never previously consulted a solicitor about their estate. We understand that, and we begin without assumptions about what they do or do not know."
— Principal SolicitorConsultations can be held in person at our Menara Hap Seng office, or by video call for clients who prefer not to travel. Draft documents are shared securely. We maintain a digital record of all correspondence and document versions, with original executed documents held in physical secure storage.
Orderly from the first meeting onwards
Each engagement follows a structured process: an initial private conversation, a written summary of instructions, a draft reviewed together, revisions if needed, and execution with proper witnessing. Nothing is rushed. Nothing is left unconfirmed.
- In-person or video consultation options
- Secure document sharing and digital record-keeping
- Written summary of instructions before drafting begins
Communication on your terms
At the start of an engagement, clients tell us how they prefer to communicate — email, telephone, or in person — and how frequently they want updates. We follow that preference. We do not send unnecessary correspondence, and we do not leave enquiries unanswered for more than two business days.
- Communication preferences set at the outset
- Two business day response commitment
- Consistent contact with the same practitioner throughout
Clients are not passed between staff members. The practitioner who conducts the first consultation handles the engagement through to completion. If that practitioner is unavailable for a period, a named colleague is introduced and briefed in advance.
Will preparation from RM 1,750. Trust and POA engagements from RM 4,100. Probate and Letters of Administration from RM 5,550. Fee estimates are given in the first meeting, in writing, before any commitment is required.
Fees stated plainly, not discovered later
For standard matters, Pusaka Chambers charges fixed fees. This means the client knows the total cost before the work begins. For Probate matters where scope is harder to predict, we provide a clear written estimate and communicate promptly if circumstances change.
- Fixed fees for Will preparation and Powers of Attorney
- Written estimates before work begins
- No charges added without prior written notification
Documents that hold, and estates that settle
A Will that is not properly witnessed, or that contains ambiguous provisions, may not achieve what the testator intended. We take care with execution formalities and with the language of documents because the cost of a poorly drafted instrument falls on the family, not on the practitioner.
- Careful attention to execution formalities under the Wills Act 1959
- Unambiguous drafting to reduce the scope for dispute
- Post-execution review if circumstances materially change
Wills prepared at Pusaka Chambers undergo a final review by a second practitioner before execution. This is not a formal requirement of the law; it is our own standard, adopted because a second reading catches what the drafter has stopped noticing.
Typical providers vs. Pusaka Chambers
The following reflects what clients have described after moving to us from other arrangements — not a characterisation of any specific firm.
| Feature | Typical Providers | Pusaka Chambers |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist focus on non-Muslim estate law | ||
| Fixed fees stated before work begins | ||
| Unhurried first consultation | ||
| Cross-border asset coordination | Occasionally | |
| Same practitioner throughout | ||
| Secure Will storage with retrieval procedures | Varies | |
| Second-practitioner review before execution |
Distinctive features of our practice
The Ledger Entry intake
Before the first meeting, clients who wish to may complete a private "Ledger Entry" — a quiet, unhurried form listing their assets, circumstances, and concerns. Nothing is submitted until they choose to send it. It simply helps them think through what they wish to discuss.
Coordinated estate planning
Rather than drafting a Will in isolation, we map the client's full estate picture: existing nominations, jointly held property, insurance policies, and business interests — and ensure all instruments sit sensibly together.
No pressure, no urgency framing
We do not use fear-based language, countdown timers, or urgency cues. This work is considered, and we treat it accordingly. Clients who are not ready to proceed are invited to return when they are.
Post-execution Will reviews
A Will should be reviewed after major life events. We offer existing clients a Will review consultation at a reduced fixed fee when circumstances have changed — marriage, divorce, new children, or a significant acquisition.
Milestones and professional standing
Malaysian Bar Member
All practitioners hold current practising certificates under the Legal Profession Act 1976.
STEP Affiliate
Affiliated with the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, reflecting ongoing engagement with developments in international estate planning.
PDPA Compliant
Client data is handled in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2010. A formal data handling policy is maintained and reviewed annually.
We are ready to begin a conversation when you are.
No forms required before a first meeting. No obligation to proceed. Simply reach us by phone or use our contact form.
Arrange a Consultation