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A practice built on long-held values
Pesaka Law was founded to fill a quiet need — families in Malaysia who wanted sound, patient legal counsel for their estate affairs without being hurried or overwhelmed.
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Where Pesaka Law began
Pesaka Law was established in Kuala Lumpur by a team of solicitors who had spent years in general practice and found themselves repeatedly drawn to the same kind of work: helping ordinary families think carefully about what they owned, who they loved, and how they wanted those two things to meet when they were no longer around.
The name Pesaka — the Malay word for inheritance or legacy — was chosen deliberately. It reflects both the subject matter and the spirit of the firm: that the decisions made in an estate planning consultation carry forward across generations, and deserve to be made with the same care one brings to a journal entry rather than a transaction.
We work exclusively with estate and succession matters. That focus means our knowledge of the Wills Act 1959, the Trustee Act 1949, the Probate and Administration Act 1959, and the Distribution Act 1958 is applied daily rather than consulted occasionally. When the law and a family's circumstances intersect in complicated ways, we have likely seen something similar before.
Our office is in Taman Tun Dr Ismail, a neighbourhood we chose for its accessibility to families across the Klang Valley. Clients from Petaling Jaya, Subang, Damansara, and central Kuala Lumpur can reach us without difficulty.
Mission
"To make the careful arrangement of family affairs straightforward, affordable, and lasting."
We measure success not by the number of files we complete, but by the number of families who feel genuinely settled — whose paperwork reflects their intentions — and who know that those who follow them will not face needless confusion.
Our Values
- Patience. Every family moves at its own pace. We do not hurry consultations or rush the drafting process.
- Clarity. We write in plain language where possible, and explain legal terms where not. A client should leave each meeting understanding what was decided and why.
- Continuity. Estate documents may not be looked at for decades. We draft them to last, and we keep our records meticulously.
The Team
The people behind the practice
Each member of the Pesaka Law team has chosen to focus on estate matters. That choice means clients speak with solicitors whose full attention is on this area of law.
Rajan Harun
Founding Partner
Called to the Malaysian Bar in 2007, Rajan leads all Will drafting and Trust engagements. He brings a methodical approach and a calm presence to consultations that sometimes touch on difficult family circumstances.
Lim Tze Wei
Senior Associate
Tze Wei handles Probate and Letters of Administration matters, bringing patient attention to families navigating estate administration during bereavement. She has a particular familiarity with Land Office procedures across Selangor and Kuala Lumpur.
Suraya Nabilah
Associate
Suraya assists with Trust deed drafting, RPGT and Stamp Act advice, and ongoing Trust administration. She coordinates closely with clients' accountants and corporate trustees to keep settlements properly structured after execution.
Standards
How we keep our work reliable
Bar Council Compliance
All solicitors at Pesaka Law hold current practising certificates from the Malaysian Bar and complete annual continuing professional development requirements without exception.
Document Version Control
Every draft Will, Trust deed, or Administration document passes through a structured review before being presented to a client. Final executed documents are retained in our secure file system indefinitely.
Client Confidentiality
All client information — family details, asset values, and beneficiary designations — is held under strict professional secrecy obligations. No information is shared without explicit written consent.
Coordinated Advice
Where a client's circumstances require accounting or tax input alongside legal work, we coordinate directly with their appointed advisers to avoid conflicting guidance or duplicated effort.
Clear Communications
We respond to all client correspondence within one working day. Status updates on ongoing matters are provided proactively rather than waiting to be requested.
Periodic Document Reviews
We recommend that clients revisit estate documents every three to five years, or sooner after major life events. Our practice maintains a voluntary reminder service for clients who have established ongoing relationships with us.
Our Expertise
Estate planning in the Malaysian legal landscape
Malaysia's estate law framework reflects the country's plural legal heritage. The Wills Act 1959 governs testamentary dispositions for non-Muslim citizens and permanent residents; the Distribution Act 1958 determines intestate succession for the same group. The Trustee Act 1949 frames the obligations and powers of trustees in civil law trusts. The Probate and Administration Act 1959 sets out the court process for obtaining authority to administer a deceased person's estate. These four statutes form the practical core of our work.
Layered over these are relevant provisions from the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976 and the Stamp Act 1949, which a well-drafted Trust must take account of if real property or shares are to be settled. Our solicitors keep current with legislative amendments and Revenue guidance, so that Trust structures remain properly planned in tax terms as well as legally sound.
Probate applications in Malaysia are filed at the High Court (for estates that include real property held in a personal name) or processed through the Land Office Summary Administration procedure (for qualifying smaller estates). Letters of Administration without a Will follow the same court route but require an administration bond and sureties in most cases. Familiarity with both tracks allows us to advise which approach saves a family time and cost.
Pesaka Law does not practise in criminal law, conveyancing, or litigation. We have chosen depth over breadth. Families who consult us on estate matters are speaking with solicitors whose full working day is spent on precisely these questions.
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