Knowledge you should grab

This blog is to help you gain more knowledge about estate planning and all-you-should-know when having your estate planned.
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执行人拒绝履行职责?天呐!接下来会发生什么?

如果我被点名做遗产执行人,但我不想做,可以吗? 当然可以!不是说你被写进遗嘱了就“非做不可”。很多人听到“遗产执行人”这几个字,第一反应是——“哇,这工作我哪里懂?太麻烦了吧?”确实,执行人需要处理很多事务,比如清点死者留下的资产、还债务、分配遗产等等,责任真的不小。   那如果真的不想做,可以怎么处理? 其实在马来西亚,根据《1959年遗嘱与遗产管理法令》第40条,如果你被点名为执行人,但你不想做,你可以正式的管道通知高庭放弃这个角色,也就是所谓的“辞任”。 ❗ 已经开始处理了怎么办?还可以退出吗? 如果你已经动手开始做执行人的工作了,比如: 去银行把死者的钱提出来 开始还债 提交申请遗产认证(Grant of Probate) 那法律上会认为你已经“接受”了这个角色,就不能随便说不做了。 不过,如果你有很正当的理由(例如突然重病,或出现利益冲突),加上有另一个人愿意接手,法庭是有可能批准你退出的,但这个要通过法庭申请。   💡 如果执行人不称职,可以撤换吗? 有些时候,执行人虽然接受了工作,但行为不当,甚至可能乱来。如果你是受益人,你觉得执行人很有问题,可以根据《1959年遗嘱与遗产管理法令》第34条,向高庭申请撤销执行人的资格。 不过,你需要有确凿的证据,让法官相信这个执行人真的有问题,法庭才会考虑撤换他/她。   🙋‍♂️ 怎样让执行人更愿意去做这份工作? 因为这份工作很吃力,有些方法可以让执行人更愿意承担这个责任: 让受益人来当执行人:因为他们自己也有份拿遗产,处理起来更有动力。 在遗嘱里写明给执行人一笔酬劳:有钱拿,办事更积极。   📝 写遗嘱时的小贴士 建议你在写遗嘱的时候,列出两个或以上的执行人,以防万一其中一个拒绝或不能履行职责,另一个可以顶上,避免拖延遗产处理。

Why Rewriting a Will is Important?

Case study William, who is now 55 years old, wrote his will when he was just 28. Like most Malaysians, he wonders: “Why do I need to update my will? My old one should still work, right?” Most people believe that writing a will is a one-and-done situation – you write it, stash it away,...

Transferring Property Now vs. Through a Will

Case Analysis: Alan and Brenda are considering whether to transfer their property to their adult children during their lifetime or via a will. Below is a concise comparison of the differences, potential impacts, and practical considerations under Malaysian law: Category Lifetime Transfer Transmission via Will Control & Ownership • Immediate transfer of full ownership to children • Children...

“Executor Duties 101: Will You Have to Pay Estate Debts Out of Your Own Pocket?”

Taking on the role of executor? You are probably wondering about some key responsibilities, like handling debts. No worries—let’s walk through the essential points step-by-step to make everything clear.   What Happens if There’s More Debt Than Assets? An estate is deemed ‘insolvent’ when its debts exceed its assets. In such cases, the estate’s assets...