Even though a Will can be challenged, it is still an important legal document that provides a clear expression of your wishes in regards to the distribution of your assets after your death. Here are a few reasons why having a Will is still important: Control over asset distribution: With a Will, you have control...
Creating a Will is an essential part of estate planning that ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes after your death. While it’s possible to write a Will on your own, many people in Malaysia choose to hire a professional Will writer to help them with this important task. In this article, we’ll...
In Malaysia, there is no specific time limit for how long a Will can last. As long as the Will is properly executed according to the Wills Act 1959 and the testator has not revoked or replaced it with a new Will, the Will remains valid and can be used to distribute the testator’s assets...
Can your family members challenge your Will? And if yes, on what grounds can they challenge? It’s not unusual for families to contest a Will, as this has been happening for many years across various families. People often feel dissatisfied when they discover that someone else has received more than them, prompting them to challenge...
In Malaysia, if there are two Wills that contradict each other, the Will that is later in time will usually prevail. This is based on Section 14 of the Wills Act 1959, which states that if a testator makes two or more Wills, the last Will is to be taken as the operative one, unless...
The sensational murder of a Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-Fung (“Abby”) has made headlines across the world for the gruesome nature of the case. The motive for the murder was related to a financial dispute over a house Abby has bought to accommodate her former husband and his family members. We will be discussing...
It’s important to keep your Will in a safe and accessible place so that it can be easily found and executed when the time comes. Here are a few options for where to keep your Will: With your lawyer / estate planner: If you worked with a lawyer or estate planner to create your Will,...
A Will is a legal document that outlines your final wishes regarding the distribution of your assets and the care of your dependents after your passing. It is an essential document that should be created by everyone, regardless of age or wealth. However, writing a Will can be a daunting task, and even the slightest...
Under Section 4(2) of the Probate Administration Act 1959, [(2) If any beneficiary is an infant, or if a life interest arises under the will or intestacy, administration shall be granted either to a trust corporation (with or without an individual) or to not less than two individuals: Provided that— (a) the Court may in...
What is a Guardian? In Malaysia, a guardianship is a legal arrangement in which an individual is appointed to take care of and make decisions for a minor or a person who is unable to manage their own affairs due to mental or physical incapacity. The person who is appointed as the guardian is responsible...
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