o make a will you must be over 18 years old (for Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak); 21 years old and above (for Sabah). To make a will, you must have ‘testamentary capacity’. This is the mental capacity to understand and make a will. You must be able to understand:

  1. The nature and effect of making a will
  2. The size and nature of your estate (what you own)


You must also not be suffering from any mental disorder that effects your ability to make a Will.