{"id":49078,"date":"2021-08-11T18:09:30","date_gmt":"2021-08-11T10:09:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-my-161844363.ap-southeast-1.elb.amazonaws.com\/articles\/?p=49078"},"modified":"2021-08-11T18:11:17","modified_gmt":"2021-08-11T10:11:17","slug":"write-will-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/write-will-online","title":{"rendered":"Where Can You Get Your Will Done Online?"},"content":{"rendered":"

In general, failing to plan means that you\u2019ll have to deal with the consequences later. But this isn\u2019t true of making a will. When you\u2019re gone, you won\u2019t have to deal with the legal complexities (and potential family conflict) of receiving your assets – instead, this burden falls upon your loved ones.<\/p>\n

On the upside, making a will doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming. You can even do it online without engaging a professional. Here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n

<\/span>What is a will?<\/span><\/h2>\n

A will is a document that allows you to determine what happens to your assets when you pass away. These assets are collectively known as your estate, and you will also need to appoint someone (legally known as an executor) to ensure that they go to the appropriate people.<\/p>\n

If you die without a will<\/a> (also known as dying intestate<\/em>) your estate will automatically be transferred to your next of kin, as set out in s.6 Distribution Act 1958. The law does not know how you would prefer to distribute your assets, which makes dying intestate a long and complicated legal process.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Writing a will online vs engaging a professional<\/span><\/h2>\n

Technically, you could write a will on your own<\/a>. You don\u2019t need special qualifications to write a legally-binding will. The Malaysian Wills Act 1959 has very simple requirements for a legally binding will, i.e. it must be signed by the testator (you) and two witnesses who cannot be beneficiaries. However, unless you have really simple wishes (like “leave everything to my spouse, please”), it may not be easy to clearly state all the ways you may want to distribute your assets.<\/p>\n

But that doesn\u2019t mean you have to engage a professional – such as an estate planning lawyer – to get a proper will done. Online will writing services can start from a few hundred ringgit. These are cheaper and faster than engaging a lawyer, as they provide a template you can quickly fill up. These templates are (or rather, should be) written by legal experts and other professionals, so they\u2019ll be easy to understand by the executor of your estate.<\/p>\n

However, if you have a large and complicated estate, it would be useful to engage a lawyer. Estate planning lawyers are usually experienced at executing wills. They can help you figure out the best way to help you transfer your assets and care for your loved ones when you\u2019re gone. They’re also available for any questions you\u2019ll have about the estate planning process, which you may not get with an online will writing service.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Online will writing services in Malaysia<\/span><\/h2>\n

Here\u2019s where you can get your will done online:
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<\/th>Price<\/th>Note<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Alpha Will Services<\/a><\/td>RM199<\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Create Wills<\/a><\/td>RM290<\/td>Can request a lawyer to review the will for an additional RM100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maybank Trustees Berhad<\/a><\/td>RM298<\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SmartWills<\/a><\/td>RM328 - RM998<\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tokio Marine<\/a><\/td>Free<\/td>For simple wills<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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CreateWills<\/a><\/h4>

Create a will or wasiat online<\/p>Written and backed by solicitors, legal experts and estate planners<\/em><\/div>

Apply Now<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n

<\/span>How to write a will online<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you have chosen to write a will online, here\u2019s what you need to do.<\/p>\n

<\/span>1. List out your assets<\/span><\/h3>\n

Make a list of all your assets, tangible and intangible. This could include:<\/p>\n