引言
遗产规划经常被误解为仅仅是立遗嘱。然而，实际上，它是一个全面的资产管理和分配过程，确保您的财富按照您的意愿传承。适当的遗产规划可以保护受益人，最大限度地减少纠纷，并确保资产顺利转移——无论是通过遗嘱继承（有遗嘱）还是无遗嘱继承（没有遗嘱）。
在马来西亚，遗产规划受成文法、合同以及遗嘱以外的其他法律文书的约束。这些文书包括提名(nomination)、转让(assignment)和信托(trust)，每一种都在确定资产分配方面发挥着至关重要的作用。
Introduction
Estate planning is often misunderstood as merely writing a will. However, in reality, it is a comprehensive process of asset management and distribution that ensures your wealth is passed on according to your wishes. Proper estate planning protects beneficiaries, minimizes disputes, and ensures a smooth transfer of assets—whether through testacy (with a will) or intestacy (without a will).
In Malaysia, estate planning is governed by statutory laws, contracts, and other legal instruments beyond just will-writing. These include nominations, assignments, and trusts, each playing a crucial role in determining asset distribution.