Three services.
Each handled with the same care.
Pusaka Chambers offers Will preparation, Trust and Power of Attorney advisory, and Probate and estate administration. Below, each is described in full.
Back to HomeHow every engagement begins
Every matter at Pusaka Chambers begins the same way: a private conversation. No forms to fill in before we meet. No online quotation tool. No standardised package to be assigned to.
In that first meeting, we listen to the client's circumstances, ask the questions that help us understand what they need, and explain what the relevant legal instruments can and cannot do. Only after that conversation do we propose a scope of work and a fee.
Initial private consultation
Unhurried conversation about family, assets, and wishes. No commitment required at this stage.
Written summary and fee proposal
We confirm our understanding of instructions in writing and state the fee clearly before work begins.
Drafting and review
A draft is prepared and walked through with the client. Revisions are made at the client's pace.
Execution and secure storage
The document is executed with proper witnessing. Originals are held securely with documented access procedures.
Preparation of Wills
(Non-Muslim)A careful engagement covering the drafting and execution of a Will under the Wills Act 1959 for non-Muslim Malaysians and foreign nationals with Malaysian assets. The process begins with an initial private conversation — no forms at first — about family circumstances, assets, and the reader's own wishes.
A draft is prepared and walked through in a second session, with revisions made at the client's pace. Execution follows, with appropriate witnessing and secure storage arrangements. Where the client wishes to coordinate with overseas estate planning, the practitioner will liaise with foreign counsel.
What is included
- Initial private consultation (no time cap)
- Written summary of instructions
- Drafting under the Wills Act 1959
- Draft review session with revisions
- Execution with appropriate witnessing
- Secure original storage with retrieval documentation
- Coordination with overseas counsel where required
Process steps
Private meeting — family and asset picture
Instructions confirmed in writing; draft prepared
Draft reviewed; revisions made as needed
Second-practitioner review
Execution with two independent witnesses
Original stored; client given access instructions
A straightforward Will can be executed within two to three weeks of the first meeting. More complex estates — those involving overseas assets, testamentary trusts, or corporate structures — take longer, as instructions need to be fully settled before the final draft is prepared.
Clients with minor children or vulnerable dependants; those with significant asset portfolios; individuals concerned about incapacity; and those whose estate spans multiple jurisdictions or involves corporate structures.
Trusts, Powers of Attorney & Living Arrangements
Advisory and drafting on vehicles used alongside a Will — private family trusts, testamentary trusts for minor or vulnerable beneficiaries, Powers of Attorney for property and financial matters, and continuing representation in the event of incapacity.
Scope includes consideration of Labuan and onshore Malaysian trust options, appointment of trustees and protectors, and coordination with existing corporate structures. The engagement is handled over a measured series of sessions so that the client's thinking has room to develop before documents are finalised.
Instruments covered
- Private family trusts (onshore and Labuan options)
- Testamentary trusts within a Will
- General and Enduring Powers of Attorney
- Appointment of trustees and protectors
- Coordination with corporate and holding structures
Process
Initial advisory session — understanding the full picture
Scope proposal — instruments needed and fees
Drafting sessions — documents developed iteratively
Execution of all instruments with appropriate formalities
Probate, Letters of Administration & Estate Administration
Representation of executors, administrators, and beneficiaries through the court process of obtaining a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration, and through the subsequent distribution of the estate.
Scope includes petition preparation, court filings at the High Court or through Amanah Raya where appropriate, valuation coordination, creditor notices, management of estate accounts, tax clearance correspondence with the IRB, and final distribution. Families in bereavement are met with a measured and steady approach, with communication preferences set at the client's request from the outset.
Scope of work
- High Court Probate petition and filing
- Letters of Administration (where no Will exists)
- Amanah Raya process where appropriate
- Asset valuation coordination
- Creditor notice management
- IRB tax clearance correspondence
- Estate accounts and final distribution
An uncontested Grant of Probate at the High Court generally takes several months from filing. Estates with complex asset profiles or creditor issues take longer. We give families a realistic view of the timeline at the outset, not an optimistic one, and we communicate proactively when that view changes.
Which service is right for you?
| Your situation | Wills | Trusts / POA | Probate |
|---|---|---|---|
| You have not made a Will | May also apply | — | |
| You have minor children or vulnerable dependants | — | ||
| You are concerned about incapacity | — | — | |
| You hold assets in multiple countries | — | ||
| A family member has passed away | — | — | |
| You need to update an existing Will | May also apply | — |
= most directly applicable. If uncertain, a first consultation will clarify which services are relevant to your circumstances.
How every matter is handled
Strict Confidentiality
No details of a client's affairs are disclosed without written consent. Professional privilege is observed throughout.
Malaysian Bar Compliance
All practitioners hold current practising certificates and comply with the Legal Profession Act 1976 and Malaysian Bar conduct rules.
Second-Practitioner Review
Every Will and Trust document is reviewed by a second practitioner before execution. This is our own standard, not a regulatory requirement.
PDPA Compliance
Client personal data is handled in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2010. No data is used beyond its stated purpose.
Transparent Billing
Fees are stated in writing before work begins. No additional charges are incurred without prior written notification to the client.
Responsive Communication
All client enquiries receive a substantive response within two business days. Communication preferences are set at the start of each engagement.
Book a consultation at a time that suits you.
First meetings are held by appointment, in person at Menara Hap Seng or by video call. No obligation to proceed.
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