The hardest truth in litigation: Being “right” doesn’t matter if you’re late.
What actually happens if you miss your limitation period? It’s simple. The defendant uses it as an absolute, bulletproof defense. The judge will dismiss your case, and you walk away with nothing—even if the other party is 100% guilty and you have mountains of evidence. You lose your right to pursue the claim simply because […]
Someone is destroying your professional reputation online. Here’s exactly what a CEO does next.
Defamation isn’t just “gossip”—it’s a direct attack on your livelihood, your brand, and your bank account. If false statements are costing you clients, you have the absolute right to strike back. While the Limitation Act 1953 gives you 6 years to file a defamation suit from the date of publication, strategically, waiting is a disaster. […]
A mistake cost you your business, your health, or a loved one. How long do you actually have to sue?
Negligence claims are highly complex, and the clock starts ticking immediately. Here is what you need to know: Don’t let the party at fault get away on a technicality just because you filed late. #liyanathelawyer #lawyer #peguam #kllawyer #peguamkl #kualalumpurlawyer #peguamkualalumpur #malaysianlawyer #peguammalaysia #selangorlawyer #peguamselangor #peguamanda #yourlawyer #professionalservices #perkhidmatanProfesional #peguamsivil #civillawyer #peguamjenayah #criminallawyer #shahalamlawyer #peguamshahalam […]
Did your client or business partner walk away with your money? You have a ticking clock to get it back.
Breach of contract isn’t a situation where you just “wait and see.” Under Section 6(1)(a) of the Limitation Act 1953, you strictly have 6 years from the date the breach occurred to file a claim. Whether it’s a massive unpaid corporate invoice, a broken business partnership, or a failed Sale and Purchase Agreement—once that 6-year […]
You have a winning case. You have all the evidence. But you waited too long—and now, it’s worth absolutely nothing.
The law doesn’t reward those who sleep on their rights. In Malaysia, the Limitation Act 1953 dictates exactly how long you have to file a lawsuit. Miss that window? Your claim gets thrown out by the court, no matter how much merit or proof you have. Waiting for the “right time” to take action is […]
Without a Grant of Representation, Assets Will Be Frozen
Banks will not release funds and land offices will not allow transfer of ownership without proper legal documents such as a Grant of Probate or Letter of Administration. Even if all heirs agree, the process cannot proceed without formal legal authority. #liyanathelawyer #lawyer #peguam #kllawyer #peguamkl #kualalumpurlawyer #peguamkualalumpur #malaysianlawyer #peguammalaysia #selangorlawyer #peguamselangor #peguamanda #yourlawyer #professionalservices […]
An Estate Administrator Is Not the Owner
A person appointed as an estate administrator is responsible only for managing and distributing the estate according to the law. The administrator does not have the right to use estate assets for personal benefit and can be held legally accountable for any misuse. #liyanathelawyer #lawyer #peguam #kllawyer #peguamkl #kualalumpurlawyer #peguamkualalumpur #malaysianlawyer #peguammalaysia #selangorlawyer #peguamselangor #peguamanda […]
A Non-Working Wife Still Has Legal Rights
Even if the house or assets are under the husband’s name, the wife remains a lawful heir under faraid. In addition, if she contributed directly or indirectly during the marriage, she may have a claim for matrimonial property (harta sepencarian). #liyanathelawyer #lawyer #peguam #kllawyer #peguamkl #kualalumpurlawyer #peguamkualalumpur #malaysianlawyer #peguammalaysia #selangorlawyer #peguamselangor #peguamanda #yourlawyer #professionalservices #perkhidmatanProfesional […]
Having a Will Does Not Mean You Get Everything
A will is only valid up to one-third (1/3) of the estate and does not apply to legal heirs under faraid unless all heirs agree. Many people assume that being named in a will makes them the absolute owner — that is not necessarily true under the law. #kllawyer #peguamkl #kualalumpurlawyer #peguamkualalumpur #malaysianlawyer #peguammalaysia #selangorlawyer […]
Estate Assets Do Not Belong to Whoever Takes Them First
Until an estate is lawfully administered, it remains estate property and does not automatically belong to any beneficiary — even if they hold the house keys or have access to the deceased’s bank card. In Amanah Raya Bhd v FIN BUN [NOT REAL NAME] [2019] MLJU 198, the Court of Appeal held that beneficiaries are […]