Financial Support After Separation: Maintenance and the Law in Malaysia
When a marriage ends, financial obligations do not simply end with it. A spouse may…
Author: Michelle Rossana Usman
When Two Countries Are Involved: Cross-Border Marriages and the Law in Malaysia
Malaysia is a country of significant cross-border movement — of workers, students, families, and communities.…
Letters of Administration, Probate, and Letters of Administration With the Will Annexed: What They Are and When You Need Each
When a person passes away, their estate — comprising all the assets, property, and liabilities…
Separating Without War: Divorce Mediation in Malaysia
Divorce is one of the most emotionally charged legal processes a person can go through.…
What Happens to What You Built Together: Division of Matrimonial Assets in Malaysia
One of the most consequential — and most contested — aspects of any divorce is…
Putting Your Affairs in Order: Wills and Testamentary Documents in Malaysia
Most people know they should have a will. Far fewer actually have one. The reasons…
After the Death: Probate and Letters of Administration in Sabah
When a person dies, their assets do not automatically pass to their family. Before an…
From Grant to Distribution: Estate Administration in Sabah
Obtaining probate or letters of administration is not the end of the process — it…
Holding Assets for Others: Trusts and Amanah Structuring in Malaysia
A trust is one of the most flexible and powerful tools available in estate and…
Giving While You Live: Hibah and Its Documentation in Malaysia
In Islamic estate planning, the question of how to distribute wealth is not confined to…