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Mr. Chew's brother, CKM, passed away due to COVID-19. Little did he know that his late brother had left a will, naming him as the sole heir to his estate. However, things took a dramatic turn when Mr. Chew discovered that his elder sister, CYL, had filed a probate application in court using another will, allegedly in her possession. This new will, which excluded Mr. Chew, made CYL the sole beneficiary. Determined to claim what rightfully belongs to him, Mr. Chew appointed a lawyer to thwart CYL's cunning plan. The battle for inheritance continues! After CYL's probate application was withdrawn, Mr. Chew's lawyer made a shocking discovery while examining WILL No.2 - CYL's spouse, Mr. D, was one of the witnesses! This clearly contravenes Section 9 of the WILLS ACT 1959 . This revelation prompted Mr. Chew's lawyer to take swift action and file an application to decide the case in point of law. Will justice be served, or will CYL and Mr. D get away with their dece...

Hey there, did you know that certain actions can totally mess up your last will and testament? Yep, turns out that your final wishes can get thrown out the window if you don't watch out for these tricky invalidators. So, if you want to make sure your heirs get what's coming to them, better pay attention to these potential will-wreckers! 1.     SPOUSE OF THE BENEFICIARY ACTS AS A WITNESS TO THE WILL The beneficiary's  spouse appointed as the witness will lose his/her entitlement in the Will. The validity of the Will can also be challenged. This is in line with Section 9 of the WILLS ACT 1959. 2.    GETTING MARRIED AFTER WRITING A WILL When you get married or remarry, your will is automatically revoked. A "contemplation of marriage" clause in your will that expressly calls for an anticipated marriage is an exception. A divorce has no bearing on a will's legality. In this case, a new will is required. 3.    BENEFICIARY IS ALSO A WITNESS A will can be witn...

  Once upon a time, Mr. Tan, a prosperous businessman, made the decision to write his WILL. I want to make sure my possessions are given to my loved ones in a correct manner, he remarked, calling for his attorney. But I also want to enjoy it a little. Uncertain of what Mr Tan meant by "fun" in relation to a WILL, the lawyer raised an eyebrow. "I want to leave one ringgit to each of my nephews, but they have to go on a treasure hunt to find the money," Mr. Tan added. I also want to give my kids a treasure map that will lead them to where I've hidden my favourite watch. However, the map will be encoded with puzzles. The attorney was puzzled and couldn't believe what he was hearing. However, he nonetheless complied with Mr. Tan's requests as it is his decision to make anyways. Years later, after Mr. Tan had passed away, his nephews were scouring the city looking for one ringgit, and his children were still scratching their heads trying to decipher the tr...