Family, Wills & Probate

Family, Wills & Probate Lawyers in Kuala Lumpur

Family and estate matters are personal and often urgent. Lee Gan Teo & Wong advises on divorce, child custody, the division of matrimonial assets, will writing, and the administration of estates, with discretion and clear, practical advice.

Family disputes often involve more than legal issues. They affect your family, your finances, and your future, and we advise with all three in mind.

What We Handle

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Divorce (Joint & Single Petitions)

Handling uncontested joint petitions and contested single petitions under the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976.

Child Custody & Maintenance

Legal guardianship applications, access schedules, educational maintenance, and child protection orders.

Matrimonial Asset Division

Equitable distribution of shared real estate, business interests, bank accounts, and spousal maintenance settlements.

Professional Will Writing

Drafting legally binding Wills, testamentary trust clauses, appointment of guardians, and asset distribution plans.

Grant of Probate

Filing High Court petitions for Grant of Probate where a valid Will exists, facilitating rapid asset distribution.

Letters of Administration (LA)

Applying for LA at the High Court or Land Office when a person dies intestate (without a Will), including administration bonds.

Who We Help

Spouses and parents facing separation or divorce, families arranging their estates, executors and beneficiaries, and individuals who want a will in place.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a will?

Without a will, the law decides who inherits, and the result may not match your wishes. A will lets you name your beneficiaries and your executor and reduces delay and dispute for your family.

Probate is granted when the deceased left a will naming an executor. Letters of administration are granted when there is no will, or no executor able to act.

It can. The division of matrimonial assets is often a major part of a divorce, and settlement terms are usually recorded in the court order or an agreement.

Our family law work covers civil family matters. For matters under Syariah jurisdiction, contact us and we will advise whether we can assist or refer you.