Estate planning key to protecting family wealth, say experts
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KUALA LUMPUR: Estate planning should no longer be viewed as a tool reserved for the wealthy, with legal and financial experts urging Malaysians to start planning earlier to protect their families, preserve wealth and avoid future disputes.
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They said changing family structures, increasing cross-border investments, digital assets and a growing intergenerational wealth transfer make estate planning more important than ever.
Malaysia Law Institution founder and Messrs Sim & Rahman Advocates and Solicitors, senior partner Sim Wen Yee said estate planning is relevant to everyone, regardless of their income or the size of their assets.
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- Jul 30, 2026
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