Will writing is not new. It has been around for centuries and exist in many cultures around the world. However it is a taboo subject for many to talk about this and death in general. In Malaysia most people don’t want to be associated with any topic that has to do with death. So talking […]
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We received many emails on Wills and Power of Attorneys. This month we’d like to feature this email. A member wrote “My executors and beneficiaries are located overseas. Hence for them to be assigned is impractical for now, what should I do?” Congratulations in completing your will. Saving your will in MyDigiSafe is our recommended
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My wife and I have been discussing about what do we leave behind for our children. We have a house in Balik Pulau Penang that we use as a getaway from the busy city life. Most of the times it is on Airbnb and other times we go there for a break. We are not
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The Covid-19 pandemic has produced a rise in estate planning, but not a large enough rise as we were expecting. Most Malaysians still do not have a last will and testament. Many believe that they don’t have enough in assets like money or properties to warrant a will, or that their savings will automatically go
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A will is known as “Last Will and Testament” basically because it is your last. As soon as you write a new will, sign it in front of two witnesses and date it, it becomes your Last Will and Testament. It overrides any other will you may have. Your will is automatically revoked if you
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Lately I read an article about a man who took care of his father for 23 years. His father then gave him $20,000 and a vehicle. He has concerns his opportunistic siblings might contest it. The caring society in Malaysia takes care of our elderly. This is our culture, it can be quite challenging at
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What is inheritance? Well simply put, it is what you inherit from someone usually a loved one through a bequest. In other words, you now own what use to be someone else’s. Wikipedia defines inheritance as “Inheritance is the practice of passing on private property, titles, debts, entitlements, privileges, rights, and obligations upon the death
How does your marriage or divorce affect the validity of your will? That’s a great question. Your will is automatically revoked when you get married or remarried. A divorce however does not affect the validity of a will. You need to create a new will in such circumstances. Our advice at WillsMalaysia is that writing
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