The estate of the late Genting heiress Lim Siew Kim, valued at about RM1 billion, is the subject of an ongoing legal battle involving a disputed second will dated April 11, 2022 [1, 2]. This second will, prepared by lawyer Low Beng Choo, has never been physically produced in court, raising questions about its verification and authenticity [1].

Low Beng Choo, 68, the sole trustee of the Dikim Foundation, is named in the second will as the main beneficiary to receive 70% of the residuary estate [1]. The will was signed while Lim was undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer and other ailments including fluid in her lungs at a private hospital [1, 2]. Low testified she personally drafted the will following instructions given by Lim during a meeting at Lim’s residence in December 2021 [1].

Lim died in July 2022 at age 73 and is survived by four children — three daughters and one son [2]. Two of her daughters, Chan T’Shiao Li and Kimberly Chan T’Shiao Miin, filed suit in 2023 challenging the validity of the second will and alleging their mother lacked the mental capacity to execute it due to her health condition [2]. Their lawyer, Datuk V. Sithambaram, argued the court cannot verify any changes or contents of the second will without the original document and questioned Lim’s capacity during its signing [1, 2].

Low Beng Choo denied claims that Lim’s physical or mental condition impaired her understanding or capacity. She said no cognitive assessments were performed before the will’s signing and stated that a doctor witnessed the signing at the hospital, as is her usual practice in such cases [2]. Low said, "I can verify the contents because I drafted the will," and strongly rejected claims of incapacity, stating, "I totally disagree." [1, 2]

The absence of any original or copy of the second will in court remains a key dispute in the proceedings [1]. The High Court hearings on June 7 and 8 involved tense exchanges over the authenticity of the will and Lim’s capacity to execute it with Low providing testimony in defense of the document and its circumstances [1, 2].

The court will continue to hear arguments as the case proceeds, with no final resolution announced yet.