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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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Business Succession Plan: How to Protect Your Shares and Family Interests With Insurance and Wills

Can you imagine one day becoming a director of a private limited company (Sdn. Bhd.) with your business partner? You hold 60% of the shares in the company, while your partner holds 40%. Now, you’re thinking of preparing an exit plan because you want the company to continue running smoothly without you. You’re considering leaving...

What is an Insurance Trust? Do I need one?

Planning for your family’s financial future is more than just naming nominees in your insurance policy. It’s about ensuring the funds are managed wisely, especially during uncertain circumstances. An insurance trust provides that safety net.   How Does an Insurance Trust Work? An insurance trust is to appoint a trustee to manage the payout from...

Who Will Take Care of You and Your Assets When You Can’t?

One of my relatives, Sara, is a retiree, aged 62 and single. During our conversation, she shared that she has approximately RM100,000 in cash and a condominium worth RM700,000. She also spends RM2,500 a month on living expenses, which includes paying for two life insurance policies (covering critical illness and life insurance) with a combined...

What Types of Trusts Are Available in Malaysia?

Thinking about the future can feel overwhelming, but planning ahead is one of the best ways to protect your loved ones and secure their financial well-being. Trusts are an incredibly versatile tool to help manage and distribute your wealth, safeguard your children’s inheritance, and make sure that your assets are used responsibly. In Malaysia, there...

“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...