In Malaysia, more than 70% of adults do not have a Last Will in place, but of those who do, most are not updated on a regular basis. It is a dangerous misconception to think that once you have a Last Will in place, it will serve you for the rest of your life. I’ve …
Let’s talk about the character traits that you need to look for when you are choosing an Executor for your estate. This person needs to take on the role of an accountant for your estate. They then need to gather up the estate and distribute it according to your wishes. The most obvious trait you …
Here at WillsMalaysia, we work closely with estate planning lawyers who have decades of experience in the field of Will and Power of Attorney. We regard these documents as the most natural thing to do. In our world of WillsMalaysia, writing a will is a natural and sensible thing to do, nothing mysterious or morbid …
There is a lot to plan when you have a child, obviously all parents want their children to have a comfortable and secure lifestyle. Therefore, above all there is paperwork to complete and file. New parents are aware of the basics such as registering the child’s birth and applying for a health card. But, the …
We discussed how simple a Last Will and Testament can be, today I thought we should talk about the language used in the document. Most lawyers would rather you pay them to write up your will. They may give many reasons for you not to write your own will, the most common is that you …
So, before explaining about the Grant of Probate and Letter of Administration let’s look at the important terms that we should know: Testator The person who writes/makes a will. Executor An executor is someone who would execute the Will of the decedent. Administrator The person who will be administering the estates of the decedent if …
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A question that we may all be wondering is if a lawyer is necessary for the process of preparing a Will. In Malaysia, you are entitled to prepare your own will without a lawyer and there is no legal requirement to use a lawyer to make a legal will. However, in some circumstances, seeking legal …
This is a topic that not many will converse over the dinner table with your family, it will never be an “opening topic” or and “ice breaker” it will always be the “please don’t talk about this, I am not ready” topic. For some, it will be the conversation that will help others prepare for …
