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CIMB Bank Bhd and CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd recently launched "Wills Online", making it the first bank in the country to offer conventional and Islamic Will writing services online. The service is available via CIMB Clicks. CIMB Group Holdings Bhd said in a statement today, Wills Online enables all types of assets to be distributed to an unlimited number of beneficiaries according to the testator's preference. "Through Wills Online, customers can easily draw up an official will without the hassle of engaging a will writer, and they are able to make provisions for their loved ones anytime and anywhere," said CIMB Bank head of retail financial services, Peter England. The service is also available in a template that complies with Islamic Will, whereby, enabling Muslims to distribute up to one-third of their assets to beneficiaries, not covered under the Islamic inheritance laws (Faraid). Wills Online provides easy navigation and data input for customers, where the whole process of drawing up a will takes about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, the information entered online can be stored temporarily, allowing customers to get the relevant information required and revising the contents accordingly, before proceeding with the online payment and printing of the will. For further details on Wills Online, please call 1-300-880-900, visit any CIMB Bank and CIMB Islamic branches or log on to www.cimbbank.com.my and cimbislamic.com. Bernama News.

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