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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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The Importance of Having Will Custody

In the realm of estate planning, the drafting and safekeeping of a Will are critical aspects that demand careful consideration. A Will serves as a legal document that outlines a testator’s wishes regarding the distribution of their assets after their demise. One often-overlooked aspect of this process is the custody of the Will, which carries...

A Comprehensive Guide to Executor Duties in Malaysia

The role of an executor is of paramount importance in ensuring the smooth administration and distribution of a testator individual’s estate. In Malaysia, the role of an executor is crucial in ensuring the smooth transition of assets according to the wishes of the testator. Therefore, the primary responsibility of an executor is to guarantee the...

Understanding the Objectives of Estate Planning

Why do you need a Will? How do you want your assets to be distributed when you are no longer around? Estate planning is, in fact, a critical financial and legal process that many individuals and families often overlook or delay. Many of us do not realize that under Malaysian law, when a person passes...

General Will Writing FAQ

What is a Will and why is it important? A will is a legal document that outlines how a person’s assets and estate should be distributed after their death. It’s crucial to ensure your assets are distributed as per your wishes. p/s There is no centralized system in Malaysia for your beneficiaries to check the...

Enforcing Your Will

Creating a Will stands as one of the most crucial actions you can take to ensure that your estate provides for your loved ones after your passing. In principle, you have the option to jot down your Will on a scrap piece of paper, as long as it is properly signed and witnessed by two...

On what grounds can a Will be challenged?

The creation of a Will is a crucial element of estate planning, allowing individuals to specify how their assets should be distributed after their passing. However, the legal validity of a Will can be subject to scrutiny and challenge under specific circumstances. Understanding the grounds on which a Will can be contested is essential for...

Are your digital assets inheritable by your next-of-kin? Lets start by defining what are digital assets and how is it different compared to physical assets. Digital Assets basically are your cryptocurrency, NFTS, instagram, twitter or facebook accounts and so on. However, digital assets are not the same as your physical assets as all you need...

Are your digital assets inheritable by your next-ofkin?

Are your digital assets inheritable by your next-of-kin? Lets start by defining what are digital assets and how is it different compared to physical assets. Digital Assets basically are your cryptocurrency, NFTS, instagram, twitter or facebook accounts and so on. However, digital assets are not the same as your physical assets as all you need...

Impacts of Remarriages on Estate Planning in Malaysia

Not everyone experiences just one marriage in their lifetime; some may enter into multiple marriages for various reason like divorce, the passing of a spouse, or personal choices. Incorporating your new spouse into your estate-planning can be a complex matter, especially when children from previous marriages are in the equation. Understanding the significant consideration surrounding...