Yes, your Will can include both assets within Malaysia and abroad. In order to enforce your Will in another country, your executor may need to re-seal the grant of probate in a court of the foreign jurisdiction. Resealing is the process of obtaining the foreign court’s legal recognition in the country where the assets are situated. The resealing order will give the Executor the same power to carry out your instructions in relation to the overseas assets. The resealing of Grant of Probate involves more costs and is time-consuming.
However, it is better to obtain specific legal advice for a foreign real property because the law governing the willing of real property varies from country to country. In some cases, it may be advisable to write another will dealing specifically with your foreign property.
