Mr. Lim Kim Siong

About Mr. Lim Kim Siong

Mr. Lim Kim Siong serves as Legal Counsel at Messrs S.K. Song, where his practice centres on probate and estate administration, family law disputes, debt recovery actions, and real estate transactions. Clients who work with Mr. Lim find him approachable and attentive, qualities that matter a great deal when the issues at hand involve personal family matters or the handling of a deceased relative's affairs.

Probate & Administration

When someone passes away, their estate must be properly administered before assets can be distributed to beneficiaries. Mr. Lim assists executors named in wills with obtaining Grants of Probate, and helps family members apply for Letters of Administration where there is no will. He deals with the corresponding filings at the High Court, coordinates with the Land Office for property transfers, and liaises with banks to release the deceased's accounts. For estates that involve multiple properties or cross-border assets, he works to ensure the distribution follows the Distribution Act 1958 and, where applicable, the relevant provisions of the Probate and Administration Act 1959.

Family Law

Mr. Lim handles a range of family law matters, including divorce petitions filed in the Johor Bahru High Court, child custody applications, and claims for spousal and child maintenance. He is familiar with the provisions of the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 and the Guardianship of Infants Act 1961, and understands how the courts in Johor approach questions of welfare and fairness when determining arrangements for children. For Muslim clients, he works within the framework of the Islamic Family Law (State of Johor) Enactment where relevant, referring matters to the Syariah Court where jurisdiction lies there.

Debt Recovery

On the commercial side, Mr. Lim acts for creditors seeking to recover outstanding debts through the civil courts. His work involves issuing letters of demand, filing suits in the Sessions Court and Magistrates' Court, and enforcing judgments through writs of execution. He keeps clients informed of costs at each stage, ensuring that the recovery process remains economically sensible relative to the debt owed.

Real Estate Transactions

In the conveyancing space, Mr. Lim handles sale and purchase agreements for residential properties, including stratified titles for apartments and condominiums. He also assists with the discharge of bank charges upon full repayment of housing loans and the transfer of property titles between parties. His experience with the National Land Code 1965 and the Strata Titles Act 1985 means he can identify potential title issues before they become problems during a transaction.