Our Story
A practice built on patience and principle.
For over fifteen years, Whitholm has helped Malaysian families prepare for the future with honesty, care, and deep respect for each family's unique circumstances.
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How Whitholm Began
Whitholm was founded in Kuala Lumpur in 2009 by a small group of solicitors who believed that estate planning deserved a different kind of practice — one that approached each family as a whole, not merely a set of documents to be processed.
The name Whitholm draws from the old English concept of a homestead or enclosed garden — a place of quiet, lasting order. It reflects our conviction that a well-prepared estate is one of the most meaningful gifts a person can leave behind.
Over the years, we have assisted more than eight hundred Malaysian families with wills, probate administration, and trust structures. We work with both Muslim and non-Muslim estates, and we are deeply familiar with the interplay of Malaysian civil law and Islamic inheritance principles.
Our Mission
"To make thoughtful estate planning accessible to every Malaysian family — regardless of estate size — so that those who come after may inherit with clarity and peace."
Our Values
- Patience. We do not rush families. These conversations take the time they deserve.
- Transparency. Plain language, clear fees, and honest advice — always.
- Discretion. Every matter is handled with the highest standard of confidentiality.
- Precision. Legal documents that accurately capture your intentions, without ambiguity.
Our Team
Each member of our team brings specialist knowledge and a genuine commitment to the families we serve.
Radhiah Hussain
Senior Partner · LLB (Malaya), LLM
Leads the firm's estate planning practice with fifteen years of experience in Malaysian succession law. Radhiah advises on both civil and Islamic estate matters with equal fluency.
Tan Wei Liang
Partner · LLB (UK), Advocate & Solicitor
Specialises in probate administration and High Court applications. Wei Liang has managed complex multi-property estates and cross-border succession matters throughout his career.
Siti Norzahra Md Isa
Associate · LLB (UiTM), Certified Trust Adviser
Focuses on trust establishment and family succession planning. Siti brings warmth and clarity to client conversations, making complex trust structures straightforward and accessible.
Professional Standards
We hold our practice to rigorous standards that protect both our clients and the integrity of every document we prepare.
Malaysian Bar Membership
All Whitholm lawyers are admitted to the Malaysian Bar and comply fully with the Legal Profession Act 1976 and its regulations.
Client Data Protection
All personal and estate data is handled in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) and stored on secure, access-controlled systems.
Professional Indemnity
Whitholm carries comprehensive professional indemnity insurance, providing clients with an additional layer of assurance on every instruction.
Continuing Legal Education
Every member of our legal team participates in ongoing CLE programmes, staying current with changes in succession, trust, and probate law.
Syariah & Civil Law Competence
We are equipped to advise Muslim clients on Faraid distribution and work in coordination with Syariah court requirements where applicable.
Clear Engagement Terms
Every client receives a written engagement letter confirming scope of services and fees before any work begins. No ambiguity, no surprises.
Estate Planning Expertise in Kuala Lumpur
Whitholm serves clients across Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley who are thinking carefully about what they leave behind. Our work spans will preparation, grant of probate applications, letters of administration, inter vivos trust creation, and testamentary trust drafting — all within the Malaysian legal framework.
We work with a wide range of clients: business owners planning for succession, parents wishing to arrange guardianship for minor children, individuals with property held across different asset classes, and families navigating the administration of a loved one's estate.
Our office at Jalan Bangsar is easily accessible from most parts of Kuala Lumpur. We also accommodate clients who prefer to meet remotely, and we take care to explain each step of the legal process in plain, accessible language.
Talk to our team
Whether you are beginning to think about a will, or need guidance through a probate matter, we are here to help — at whatever pace feels right for you.
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