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Kim Khoo provided insightful and expedient help in crafting effective Wills and Testaments for our Estate which spans several international jurisdictions.
With compassion and competence, Kim handled all our rather complicated requirements with ease and care. Kim is knowledgeable, empathetic and patient, taking the time needed to explore all aspects of tax and inheritance regulations that are in effect in the countries where we hold assets.
Thanks for making what could have been a scary and tedious exercise into a rather productive and thought-provoking family discussion process too. You helped us reach alignment on several family-related goals.
PROFESSORS DR. PER &
DR. NANCY JENSTER
(from Denmark & United States)
My husband Richard and I needed to redo our wills in the UK and we let slip to our solicitor there that we also had a property in Malaysia. Our UK solicitor then advised that we should make a separate will in Malaysia to protect our assets there. This was news to us but we recognized the implications and mess we could be leaving behind.
On meeting Ms. Kim Khoo we discovered she was just the professional we were searching for. So now our UK Will has reference to our Malaysian Will and vice versa. We were delighted to have met Kim, to have used her services, and we now count her as a good friend. Would we recommend her to others? Of course, and we have already done so.
MR & MRS RICHARD &
JURDY BREWER
(from United Kingdom)
My wife and I are Americans living in Malaysia on the MM2H plan. We realized that having a fixed deposit here implied the need for a Malaysian will so that our loved ones could gain access to our assets if anything happened to us here.
We then made an appointment with Kim Khoo of Heritance Wills. Kim did a terrific job in explaining the key legal points we needed to consider, including a couple of unusual points we desired to have in our wills. When we met her next at her office everything was in order. We signed it, paid her a fair fee and departed with that matter all taken care of in good order.
We highly recommend Kim’s will writing services to anyone needing to get things right here in Malaysia.
MR & MRS DAVE & JULIE RAY
(from United States)
After living in Malaysia for a while we realised that it was important to get our affairs in order. The main reason being was my husband’s Employment Provident Fund. Should anything happen to either one of us we didn’t want any disputes when it came to settling our estate.
I have known Kim Khoo for a number of years and didn’t hesitate to contact her to have our Wills done in order to secure the EPF and bank accounts. We would thoroughly recommend her and her team as it was all very professionally handled.
MR & MRS ERROL & HEATHER LANG
(from South Africa)
As a resident of Penang, Malaysia under the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Program, I have been very pleased with your services in recent years when we have completed Wills for myself and my partner.
The Wills were rather complicated as they involved assets in a number of different Countries. I was impressed with the obvious international experience that you had to make these Wills effective. The wording chosen was also very clear and should leave no ambiguity.
The Wills were also drawn up in a very reasonable time frame. Thank you for the efficient service.
MR JOHN B. JONES
(from Canada)
We asked Kim Khoo to prepare our Malaysian Wills to mitigate any problems if one of us should pass away in a foreign land.
Kim walked us through the decisions we had to make with our daughters now married and with her special knowledge of Malaysian bureaucracy made sure that all eventualities with the authorities were covered. The wills were prepared and signed within a short time and we appointed Kim as Executor for Malaysia only.
We were entirely satisfied with the friendly and knowledgeable service.
MR & MRS MIKE & HILARY KELLAND
(from United Kingdom)
Based on Kim Khoo’s sound legal experience and knowledge of Expatriate situations, we received excellent advice that enabled us to cover all of our wishes and legal requirements to have our Wills drawn up. Kim offered us sound advice on how to structure our Wills across multiple regions and jurisdictions, how to structure a Trust so that our wishes would be protected and carried out and made it very easy for us to ensure easy access to our Wills and legal documents for our Executors.
Kim’s experience and knowledge made the process of drawing up our Wills and other legal documents much easier and quicker and her efficient and prompt service enabled us to complete everything within a week.
Kim & her team at Heritance Wills was a pleasure to deal with, extremely professional and delivered the service they promised. We would not hesitate to recommend this service to others who need proper and professional legal services here in Malaysia.
MR LEENDERT van GENT &
MDM KATRINA ROWLAND
(from Netherlands & Australia )
Having been a corporate banker for a large institution in Australia for over 35 years it was important for my husband and I to ensure that we had the correct legal advice following our move to Malaysia in 2017.
Fortunately I was invited to attend a seminar given by Kim Khoo of Heritance Wills International where she explained the legal requirements in Malaysia with particular focus on the importance of having a valid will covering our assets here.
We then engaged her company’s services to review our needs and are now confident that should the need arise our wills will stand up in a Malaysian court so that our assets here will be dealt with as we wished without affecting or contradicting our wills dealing with assets outside Malaysia. If you to have chosen to make Malaysia your new or second home I would highly recommend that you contact Kim to review your own position.
MR & MRS KEN & MARIE LUXA
(from Australia)
I did meet Ms. Kim Khoo at one of her very informative lectures about Legacy Planning and Wills/Probates in March 2017. We are an international business couple with companies and assets in Europe, Asia and USA. Ms. Khoo analysed our situation and advised us accordingly.
With her special know-how and experiences in legacies she prepared Wills (we German say just Testaments) for Malaysia to be aligned with Germany, so that both supplement each other. In Germany we did discuss Ms. Khoo’s advices with a Testament Notary and they were fully accepted and integrated into our Testaments there.
As guests in Malaysia we are most happy to have Ms. Khoo as trusted Legacy Advisor. Moreover, Ms. Khoo is always easy to contact and her responses are instantly given. Ms. Khoo’s company is keeping our original Testaments and she is advising on necessary updates.
DATO’ WELF &
DATIN SUSAN ATZBERGER
(from Germany)
I have known Kim Khoo and her family for the 8 plus years my family and I have lived in Penang. Kim knew that my wife and I had applied for the MM2H visa and she asked if we had another will here in Malaysia as well as our Canadian one. Having a large amount of money in a fixed deposit here, she encouraged us to get another will done here, so there would be no issues with the deposit.
Kim looked after our needs in a professional and efficient manner and answered all of our questions. I have no hesitation in recommending Kim’s services.
MR & MRS BOB & KARIN THORNE
(from Canada)
Ms. Kim Khoo and her team at Heritance Wills assisted me in setting up my Malaysian will. Although most of my funds remain in the United States, I understood the need for legal protection for the funds that are held as a bond for my MM2H visa.
Kim Khoo was always the professional in every discussion, explaining the reasoning behind the wording of the document. She was patient with my questions and gave thoughtful advice on my suggestions. She and her team were courteous and easy to work with at all times. The document was prepared in a prompt and thorough manner.
I have every confidence that if anything should happen to me, this document will stand up in court and my heirs will not have to worry about a thing. I highly recommend Kim and her team to prepare your Malaysian will.
MADAM DENISE M. PETERSON
(from United States)
Speaking and planning for death is never easy. Kim Khoo of Heritance Wills International was wonderful as she was able to address all our concerns under MM2H and passing away in a foreign country. Her wealth of experience and knowledge gave us peace of mind.
She is easy to talk to and made the process expedient. Within days, wills were drawn up and we received our copies for our personal keeping.
What a pleasure to deal with such a professional woman. Now we have peace of mind.
MR & MRS DUNCAN & LINDIE ROSS
(from South Africa)
Kim Khoo of Heritance Wills created our wills after we attended an estate planning presentation. We were very impressed with her knowledge of Malaysian estate law and the services she would offer us if anything were ever to happen.
Having wills with Kim Khoo gives us peace of mind.
MR & MRS ROBERT &
SHIRLEY FEDORAK
(from Canada)
I found Ms. Kim Khoo of Heritance Wills International very knowledgeable and understanding of our different needs as a family. And the service delivery was prompt.
As an expat, having someone knowledgeable on the different laws is beneficial itself.
Also Heritance Wills are able to keep our Wills for a fee in their storage for safe keeping, this is also handy for me during my travels.
MRS JANE SLEEP
(from South Africa)
My wife Tina and I were looking to write our wills as we had put it off for years, believing in our immortality!
We finally were connected with Kim Khoo of Heritance Wills International. As our estate is a bit sprawling, it was reassuring to deal with a multi-jurisdictional professional who knew how to compartmentalise issues and offer sensible advice.
Our wills have been executed after many meetings and to say the least, we are very satisfied.
MR BERNARD & MRS TINA HARRISON
(from United Kingdom)
Heritance Wills’ Consultant handled my will writing requests with the utmost professionalism and efficiency. I had a very limited time frame to complete my preparations and Heritance Wills were able to accommodate my requests whilst keeping me informed every step of the way.
I felt very reassured to be able to appoint them as professional executer of my estate and to make use of their WILLSAFE™ services and would highly recommend their services to anyone.
MS HADIYA MORRIS
(from United Kingdom)
We worked with Kim Khoo of Heritance Wills International to develop our wills for four countries. It was a legal process in which Kim’s expertise and guidance simplified what we thought might be a very complex task.
Kim’s team also coordinated having the will for our home country notarized at our country’s embassy in Kuala Lumpur. We recommend others consider using Heritance Wills International when preparing wills. Thanks Kim and Heritance Wills!
MR & MRS ROBERT & CAROL MILLER
(From United States)
Kim Khoo of Heritance Wills International dealt very professionally with our will-making process. She was able to answer all our initial queries promptly and clearly.
The process was fast and efficient and sympathetically carried out. The cost was most acceptable for having this key area of personal life planning dealt with.
We can thoroughly recommend the services of Heritance Wills as managed by Kim Khoo.
MR & MRS RAY & MELANIE BOLLAND
(from United Kingdom)
Kim Khoo of Heritance Wills International is very knowledgeable on succession law and answered all our questions. Their services was excellent, very prompt and efficient. Their follow ups were very much appreciated and Kim went out of her way to ensure our wills were done quickly and without any problems. All questions were answered and meetings conducted in a timely manner.
The costs of each individual item were transparent and advice was given on the personalised requirements that we needed to cover.
When my husband had a very busy week, Kim went out of her way to get everything finalised. This level of personal service was very much appreciated!
We can thoroughly recommend the services of Heritance Wills as managed by Kim Khoo.
MR & MRS LOUIS & TANYA PIENAAR
(from South Africa)
Since we have our third child, the question of what will happen with them in an emergency was looming. I was happy to have heard a presentation by Kim Khoo of Heritance Wills International on the requirement to have a will in Malaysia. She presented thoroughly and was able to answer questions for multiple overseas countries as well.
Once I contacted her and expressed our desire to craft a will, she promptly invited for a video call to understand our wishes and elaborate further on our needs. She empathised with our worries and explained without any haste or pressure. After we agreed on the scope, she drafted the will and send it for review.
Shortly after, we met to sign the will and clarify last questions and settle the remained of the invoices which are less than half compared to other international law firms.
MR & MRS ANDY & KENIA SANCHEZ
(from United States & Germany)
Our family has used the services of Heritance Wills International for many years and will continue to do so because they have a high level of professionalism.
Ms. Kim Khoo is thoroughly versed in her area of expertise, i.e., inheritance, wills and trusts, and keeps up to date on latest legislations. This means her clients can avoid common pitfalls, and she always alerts us to possible ambiguities and nuance in legalese.
She has a friendly personality and an acute sense of what’s in her clients’ best interests, and never fails to explain it thoroughly. She is discreet and trustworthy; we would recommend her services without hesitation.
MADAM MURIEL SPEEDEN (from Australia)On a review of the Wills I already have for both Malaysia and the UK, I realised that there were inconsistencies that may cause problems in the future.
It was very obvious from the first meeting that Kim Khoo of Heritance Wills is passionate about her work and has knowledge and experience that only comes from a long period of time working on Wills, not only for Malaysia but the UK (in my case), but in executing Wills as well. Kim spends time really getting to know the individual and gives helpful and informative advice.
Whilst the cost of the Wills may be above that of a Will from some others offering similar services, the comfort of knowing that it should be able to be easily executed is worth the cost.
Heritance Wills also offer their WILLSAFEtm storage option which provides surety of knowing that the Will is held securely but also easily accessible when it is needed.
Overall, I would highly recommend Kim Khoo and Heritance Wills for the professionalism of their service and the depth of knowledge of Malaysian and International Will writing.
Long-term British Expat
(on client’s request for anonymity)
HERITANCE WILLS INTERNATIONAL was founded by Ms Kim Khoo who has practised in succession law for 28 years, with focus on and specialisation in multi-jurisdictional estates. Our company vision is to protect legacies and ensure proper succession, thereby forging family ties and taking family businesses to the next generation. Our goal is to assist our clients to craft wills and other legal instruments in line with our vision.
HERITANCE WILLS INTERNATIONAL’s charitable arm, HEART & SOUL Private Fund aims to help meet the needs of the local community suffering the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic as part of its corporate social responsibility.
