Our Company
A Practice Built Around Families
Waris Amanah was founded to give families in Malaysia access to inheritance law guidance that is clear, careful, and free of pressure. We believe every family deserves to feel heard and supported, particularly during times of loss.
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Why Waris Amanah Was Founded
The name Waris Amanah reflects what we believe our role to be: a trusted custodian of what families leave behind. Waris — heir — and amanah — trust — together describe the relationship we aim to build with every person who comes to us.
Waris Amanah was established in Kuala Lumpur by practitioners who recognised that many families facing estate matters feel unsure where to begin, and uncertain whether they can afford proper help. Our answer was to build a practice with transparent pricing, plain-language explanations, and a pace set entirely by the client.
We serve both Muslim and non-Muslim estates throughout Malaysia, drawing on knowledge of the Probate and Administration Act 1959, the Distribution Act 1958, and where applicable, the Islamic law of faraid. Our approach is the same regardless of the nature of the estate: careful, considered, and unhurried.
Since opening our Kuala Lumpur office at Menara Hap Seng, we have assisted families in matters ranging from modest estates with a single property to more involved situations requiring formal court representation. In each case, the measure of our work is whether the family we serve feels properly supported and well informed throughout.
Our Mission
To make the law of inheritance accessible to all Malaysian families — with patience, clarity, and the kind of care that a serious matter deserves.
Our Values
- Sensitivity to the circumstances each family brings
- Honesty about what the process involves
- Respect for confidentiality at every stage
- Fees that are clear and agreed in advance
Based in Kuala Lumpur
Level 10, Menara Hap Seng,
Jalan P. Ramlee, 50250 KL
The People Behind the Work
Our Team
Nor Azlina binti Hamid
Principal Solicitor
Nor Azlina brings over eighteen years of experience in estate law and probate proceedings. She founded Waris Amanah to offer families a calmer, more personal approach to inheritance matters.
Rajendran Krishnaswamy
Associate Solicitor
Rajendran handles estate administration and representation matters. He is known within the firm for his careful attention to documents and his steady, reassuring manner with clients.
Su Lin Chong
Legal Executive
Su Lin coordinates the administrative side of each matter, keeping clients informed at every stage. Her thoroughness and warmth make a practical difference to the families she works alongside.
How We Work
Our Professional Standards
These are the commitments we make to every family we work with, regardless of the size or complexity of their matter.
Bar Council Membership
All practising members of Waris Amanah hold current membership of the Malaysian Bar and adhere to its professional conduct rules in all matters.
Strict Confidentiality
All information shared with us is held in confidence. We do not discuss client matters outside the firm, and personal data is stored and handled in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2010.
Fee Transparency
Fees are agreed in writing before any work begins. We provide a clear scope of engagement so you always know what is included and what each stage will involve.
Clear Communication
We keep clients informed throughout. Legal correspondence is explained in plain terms, and we respond to queries within one working day wherever possible.
Malaysian Law Compliance
Our work is conducted in full compliance with the Probate and Administration Act 1959, the Distribution Act 1958, and related Malaysian statutes governing estates and wills.
Ongoing Professional Development
Our team regularly attends Bar Council-approved continuing legal education sessions in estate law, ensuring our knowledge of current practice and legislative changes remains current.
Inheritance Law Expertise in Kuala Lumpur
Estate and inheritance matters in Malaysia sit at the intersection of civil law and, for Muslim estates, the principles of faraid — the Islamic rules of distribution. Navigating this landscape calls for practitioners who understand both frameworks and can explain each one in terms that a family member, rather than a legal professional, will find clear and useful.
Waris Amanah focuses specifically on this area of law. We do not take on matters outside inheritance, probate, and estate administration. That focus means the guidance we offer is grounded in daily, current practice rather than occasional familiarity with the subject. Whether a family requires assistance understanding a will, managing the administration of an intestate estate, or formal representation in a matter that has become more complex, we bring the same level of attention and care to each instruction.
Our office at Menara Hap Seng in Jalan P. Ramlee places us conveniently in central Kuala Lumpur, accessible from across the Klang Valley. We serve clients from a wide range of backgrounds and work comfortably in English and Bahasa Malaysia. For those who cannot visit in person, telephone and written consultations are available by arrangement.
If you are uncertain whether legal assistance is needed, or simply unsure where to begin, we welcome a first conversation without any commitment to proceed further. Understanding your situation is a reasonable first step, and it is one we are glad to take with you.
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We Are Ready to Listen
When you are ready, reach out in whatever way is most comfortable. We will take things from there at a pace that suits you.