What is an estate planning all about? It is your plan on how your assets to be distributed effectively with the least troubles. Please note that writing a will is only part of the process. Most importantly, as life goes on, the will shall be reviewed and updated according to your estate plan. If a person dies without a will, DISTRIBUTION ACT 1958 (Amended in 1997) will be applied. In other words, estates will be distributed according to the ACT rather than own wish: