As legacy advisors in Malaysia, we are also facing some questions which related to testamentary trust. A common question we encounter is from individuals like Mr. Lee, who asked, “Should I choose Trustee Company like Amanah Raya or an individual trustee for my trust?”. Trustee Company such as Amanah Raya, which is the only...
Mr. Alan and Ms. Betty are going to get married. Ms. Betty has two children with her ex-husband, and she is currently taking care of them. Mr. Alan has come to us and ask whether these two children are entitled to inherit his estate according to Distribution Act 1958, as he currently does not intent...
First, allow me to explain the concept of guardianship. Guardianship is a legal concept that plays a vital role in ensuring the welfare and protection of children below 18 and who are unable to manage their own affairs in Malaysia. It is governed by the Guardianship of Infants Act 1961. Next, let us...
I recently received a call from our company’s estate planner. During our conversation, he informed me about an issue encountered with one of his clients. He provided a brief background of the situation: Madam Siow, aged 56, has two sons, Alan (age 26) and Eric (age 30), and was divorced two years ago. She made...
I recently discovered an interesting conversation between our professional estate planner and Mr. Wong, a diligent accountant deeply invested in securing his family’s future. During our discussion, Mr. Wong raised a crucial question: Why is life insurance important? I realize that many of you might wonder why life insurance is important in financial planning and...
Mr. Lim came to us with a question: “I’m a Malaysian citizen married to a foreign woman, and we have a son who isn’t a Malaysian citizen. I own few properties in Malaysia. Can I appoint my foreign son as my executor and include both my son and wife as beneficiaries in my will?”. ...
Creating a Will is an essential step in securing the future of your loved ones and ensuring that your assets are distributed according to your wishes. However, some people may wonder if they can include their future children (i.e. those yet-to-be-born) in their Will. The role of Testamentary Trust Before we delve into whether...
Mr. Lim, a successful businessman, committed to providing for his family – his wife, Mei Ling, and their son, Wei. Despite losing his parents long ago, he was determined to secure a stable future for his own. However, he forgot one important thing: making a will. He thought he had plenty of time to sort...
Emily Tan, a retired teacher from Kuala Lumpur, has always been passionate about education and humanitarian work. As she plans her estate, she wants to ensure that her values and passions are reflected in her legacy. Emily decides to include charitable donations in her Will. Through Will Emily identifies World Vision Malaysia, a charity...
The Employee’s Provident Fund (EPF) is a compulsory savings scheme for Malaysian workers, designed to ensure financial security in retirement. When an EPF member passes away, the funds are distributed to the nominees listed by the member. However, complications can arise if one of the beneficiaries predeceased the EPF member. Question 1: Can the...
