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This blog is to help you gain more knowledge about estate planning and all-you-should-know when having your estate planned.
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Can a Foreigner be my Will’s witness?

In recent years, Malaysia has become an increasingly attractive destination for foreigners to live, work, retire, or invest. With government programmes such as Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H), more and more expatriates are choosing to make Malaysia their long-term home. As more foreigners settle down here, we’ve been getting a common estate planning question: “Can...

Why Rewriting a Will is Important?

Case study William, who is now 55 years old, wrote his will when he was just 28. Like most Malaysians, he wonders: “Why do I need to update my will? My old one should still work, right?” Most people believe that writing a will is a one-and-done situation – you write it, stash it away,...

Your Will Isn’t Final. It’s a Living Responsibility.

The Myth of “One and Done” When most people write a will, they do it with good intentions—and a sense of relief. It feels like a box checked, a task completed. Something responsible adults do, especially after having kids. But here’s the truth that rarely gets said: writing a will isn’t a one-time task. It’s...

Transferring Property Now vs. Through a Will

Case Analysis: Alan and Brenda are considering whether to transfer their property to their adult children during their lifetime or via a will. Below is a concise comparison of the differences, potential impacts, and practical considerations under Malaysian law: Category Lifetime Transfer Transmission via Will Control & Ownership • Immediate transfer of full ownership to children • Children...

Why Writing a Will On Your Own Can Be a Risky Move

Many people believe that writing a Will on their own and simply letting their children manage everything later is good enough. After all, it seems like a straightforward matter—just state who gets what, and it’s done. But what many don’t realize is that this approach can come with serious legal and emotional consequences, especially in...