No will — how does the law split it? See your estate readiness
Pick your family structure and assets, and see at a glance how the law would split your estate without a will, which assets get frozen pending probate, and a 0-100 estate-readiness score.
If the deceased is Muslim, the estate is distributed under Faraid (Islamic inheritance law), which works differently from the Distribution Act 1958 calculation below.
Family structure
Asset inventory
Common misconception: joint ownership does NOT automatically pass entirely to the spouse — Malaysian land defaults to "tenants-in-common", so the deceased's share still requires estate administration.
The legal distribution above is an educational summary, not reviewed by a lawyer — for reference only, not legal advice. Please consult a lawyer for your specific situation.
- PropertyRM 800,000
- Life insuranceRM 500,000
- Bank accountsRM 50,000
Probate typically takes 6–24 months, depending on the case.
- EPFRM 300,000
1 items covered · 2 items not covered
- No will yet
- Insurance has no trust nomination (FSA s.130) yet
How to set up a will, nominations, or a shares succession plan — worth discussing your family's specific situation with JMarc.
This tool is an educational self-check only — not legal advice. The Distribution Act 1958 summary below is educational content that has NOT been reviewed by a lawyer — for reference only; always confirm your specific situation with a lawyer. Stored locally on your device only, never uploaded.