Frequently Asked Questions
A Will is a declaration intended to have legal effect of the intentions of a testator with respect to his property or other matters which he desires to be carried into effect after his death.
A Testament is a codicil and an appointment by Will or by writing in natural of a Will in exercise of a power and a disposition of the guardianship, custody, and tuition of any child.
Yes. Writing a Will is very important. It is not mandatory but very highly recommended. By preparing a Will, it may avoid from bringing unnecessary hassle to the testator’s family members upon the demise of the testator, particularly on the process towards the distribution of the deceased’s property.
The property(ies) of the testator could be distributed in accordance to the wishes of the testator;
The executor(s) shall act purely in accordance to the Will to distribute the deceased’s property(ies); and
To avoid argument between the family members/ next-of-kin towards the distribution of the deceased’s property(ies).
The property(ies) of the deceased is to be distributed in accordance to the manner stipulated under Distribution Act (as amended by the Distribution (Amendment) Act 1997) whereby such distribution might not be the wishes of the deceased;
More argument derived from the family members/next-of-kin of the deceased;
More complicated and longer legal process involved in distributing the property(ies).
Anybody above the age of eighteen (18) with sound mind can write a Will. Individuals possess movable and immovable properties are highly recommended to write a Will.
Anybody above the age of eighteen (18) which is truly to be trusted by the testator to be competent in the distribution of the testator’s assets upon the demise of the testator.
Absolutely no. It may affect the validity of a Will.
Movable property(ies) refers to assets which are movable from one place to another.
Example: Cash, Cash in Saving Accounts, Fixed Deposit, Stock Markets, Vehicles, Jewelleries, Valuable Items, Company shares, etc.
Immovable property(ies) refers to assets which are not movable (cannot be moved from one place to another). Example: Real Estate inclusive of Land, House, Condominium, factory, etc.
A testator shall do a new Will if he wishes to change any of the beneficiaries from the previous Will
In the event the Residuary Clause is indicated in the Will, the testator does not require to do a new Will unless he wishes to change/add or remove any of the beneficiaries from the previous Will.
For deceased who passed away without Will, the asset of the deceased shall be distributed in accordance to Distribution Act (as amended by the Distribution (Amendment) Act 1997) as follows: –
Intestate Leaving Surviving Entitlement
Spouse Only (No parent(s) & Issue) Spouse – Whole Estate
Spouse & Parent(s) Only (No Issue) "Spouse – ½ of the Estate
Parent(s) – ½ of the Estate"
Issue Only (No Spouse & Parent(s)) Issue – Whole Estate
Parent(s) Only (No Spouse & Issue) Parents(s) – Whole Estate
Spouse & Issue (No Parent(s)) "Spouse – 1/3 of the Estate
Issue – 2/3 of the Estate"
Issue & Parents (No Spouse) "Issue – 2/3 of the Estate
Parent(s) – 1/3 of the Estate"
Spouse & Issue & Parent(s) "Spouse – ¼ of the Estate
Issue – ½ of the Estate
Parent(s) – ¼ of the Estate"
In the case the intestate dies without leaving a surviving spouse, child or parent, the following person(s) are entitled to the estate in accordance to priority: –
Brothers and Sisters
Grandparents
Uncles and Aunts
Great Grandparents
Great Uncles and Aunts
Government
Generally, you can only file a divorce petition after two (2) years of marriage unless your situation is fall under exceptional circumstances or you have suffered any hardship from your spouse (subject to proof).
For Joint Divorce Petition, both Petitioner Husband and Petitioner Wife may engage the same lawyer to handle the case. For Unilateral/Single Divorce Petition, it is advisable for both Petitioners to engage their own favorable and trusted lawyer to represent them.
So long as you have registered your marriage in Malaysia under Law Reform (Marriage And Divorce) Act 1976, you may file your divorce petition in Malaysia.
For Joint Divorce Petition, you don’t have to be separated for at least two (2) years prior to the divorce petition. For Unilateral/Single Divorce Petition, it is mandatory for both Petitioners to be separated for at least two (2) years prior to the divorce petition.
For Joint Divorce Petition, you don’t have to attend any counselling course prior to the divorce petition. For Unilateral/Single Divorce Petition, it is mandatory for the Petitioner to apply for the counselling course at Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara (JPN).
Generally, the terms to be discussed includes the custody of the child/children if there is a child or children from the marriage), maintenance of the child/Children (if there is a child or children from the marriage), maintenance of the spouse (if any), access of the child/children, distribution of the matrimonial assets (if any) and any other terms which parties may raise up.
The paramount consideration shall be the welfare of the child/children. The court shall regard to the following consideration: (i) the wishes of the parents of the child/children; (ii) the wishes of the child/children, where he or she is of an age to express an independent opinion.
Pursuant to Section 76 of Law Reform (Marriage And Divorce) (Amendment) Act 2017, the court shall regard to the following factors: –
the extent of the contributions made by each party in money, property or work towards the acquiring of the assets or payment of expenses for the benefit of the family;
the extent of the contributions made by the other party who did not acquire the assets to the welfare of the family by looking after the home or caring for the family;
any debts owing by either party which were contracted for their joint benefit;
the needs of the minor children, if any, of the marriage; and
(v) the duration of the marriage.
According to Section 95 of Law Reform (Marriage And Divorce) (Amendment) Act 2017, the father is bound to maintain his/her child/children until the child/children complete(s) his/her further or higher education or training (tertiary education). Tertiary education includes education up to diploma, degree, Master and PHD
Yes. Parties may apply to the court to vary the orders subject to the proof if there has been any material change in the circumstances.
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