WILL - Myths & knowledge
Explains about what is a Will, the facts and myths
A will is a legally binding document where you state your wishes for how your estate should be distributed when you pass away. A will may also be used to a...
Sat, 31 Jul, 2021 at 6:01 PM
If you die without a will in place the ‘rules of intestacy’ will apply. This will mean that your estate will be distributed according to provisions of the D...
Sat, 31 Jul, 2021 at 6:03 PM
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 ‘testam...
Sat, 31 Jul, 2021 at 6:05 PM
As long as you have testamentary capacity you are free to change or revoke your will as you please. We recommend that you review your will every 3-5 years o...
Sat, 31 Jul, 2021 at 6:06 PM
Mirror wills are two separate wills usually made by a couple. These wills are reciprocal and usually appoint the same executors and make the same gifts – th...
Sat, 31 Jul, 2021 at 6:06 PM
Will writing is not a reserved legal activity, so you don’t have to instruct a lawyer to draft your will. You can draft your will yourself, however if you h...
Sat, 31 Jul, 2021 at 6:07 PM
A Will become legally binding upon signing of the will. The Testator (you) and two independent witnesses must sign the Will before it becomes valid.
Sat, 31 Jul, 2021 at 6:40 PM
The Testator signs the Will. The witnesses must sign the Will after that. The witnesses do not have to see or read the content of the Will before signi...
Sat, 31 Jul, 2021 at 6:43 PM
Yes you can. Both movable and immoveable assets in a foreign country can be included in a Will. Execution of the property will follow the law of the countr...
Sat, 31 Jul, 2021 at 6:51 PM
Your Will will be revoked in a few occasions such as: A previously written Will is revoked when Marriage, divorce or Remarriage occurs. A previous will is...
Sat, 31 Jul, 2021 at 6:55 PM