No residuary clause in the Will – what would happen to the estate?
No residuary clause in the Will – what would happen to the estate? It is common and necessary to have a residuary clause in a Will which [...]
Whether only brothers and sisters of the deceased living at the time of the deceased’s death are entitled to the deceased’s intestate estate? (How will an intestate’s estate be distributed?)
Whether only brothers and sisters of the deceased living at the time of the deceased's death are entitled to the deceased's intestate estate? (How will an intestate’s [...]
Is a will with secret trust valid in Malaysia
In general, the deceased would usually name the beneficiaries in the will to express their wishes to leave their estate behind for their benefits. And in most [...]
Question: What if I lost my Original Land Title?
This is a common question and a serious issue which must be solved. Without the Original Land [...]
Whether beneficiaries who had survived testator but subsequently died remained as beneficiaries?
In Tan Sri Dr M Mahadevan v Dr Jeyalakshmi Ratnavale & Ors [2017] 6 CLJ, the facts [...]
Why you should consider buying a residential property now? (Stamp Duty Exemption)
Why you should consider buying a residential property now? (Stamp Duty Exemption). Malaysia’s New Exemption on Stamp [...]
Simple Guide to Divorce by Joint Petition (Mutual Consent)
A Divorce is initiated by filing a Petition to Court. In reality, ending a marriage is often [...]
Whether beneficiaries of an estate may file to set aside transfer without obtaining letters of administration? [Does absence of letters of administration obstructs one’s right to take legal steps to protect subject land?]
The Court of Appeal in Lai Wooi Giap v. Rosli Zakaria & Anor [2020] 7 CLJ 477 decided that [...]
Why you should consider selling your residential property now to enjoy tax exemption
Under the Real Property Gains Tax (Exemption) Order 2020 under P.U.(A) 218 of the Real Property Gains [...]