Most trusts involve a setup fee (drafting the trust deed and establishing the structure) and an ongoing annual fee (the trustee's administration and management). Some arrangements also charge based on a percentage of assets held, or for specific transactions.
As a general guide only, setting up a trust commonly starts in the low thousands and rises with complexity; fuller estate planning involving trusts often ranges from around RM5,000 upward. Annual administration is typically a smaller recurring fee or a percentage of assets. These are ballpark figures — every trustee quotes differently.
Always ask a trustee for a full written fee schedule — setup, annual, and any transaction or asset-based charges — before you commit.
Complexity is the main factor: the number and type of assets, how many beneficiaries, whether there are conditions or staggered distributions, and whether property or a business is involved. A simple cash trust costs far less than one holding property across multiple heirs.
General information for Malaysian readers — not legal or financial advice. Speak with a qualified professional or a licensed trustee before acting.
As a general guide, setup commonly starts in the low thousands and rises with complexity; broader planning with trusts often runs from around RM5,000 upward. Always get a written quote.
Usually yes — an annual administration fee or a percentage of assets under management. Ask for the full schedule before committing.
Understand the options here, then speak with a licensed trustee who can structure it properly.
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