Comprehensive Will and Trust Services for Malaysians

No matter where your assets are — whether in Malaysia, Singapore, or overseas — it's important to understand that one Will may not be enough. Each country has its own inheritance laws, legal requirements, and probate procedures. A Will that is valid in one country might not be recognized or enforceable in another. That’s why having separate, properly drafted Wills tailored to each jurisdiction is essential to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes — smoothly, efficiently, and legally. It also helps minimize tax burdens, reduce administrative complications, and avoid potential disputes or delays for your loved ones.

MALAYSIA WILL

SINGAPORE WILL

OVERSEAS WILL

For individuals with assets in Malaysia (immovable, movable, and digital assets).

• Basic Will: Ready in 3 working days

• Comprehensive Will: Ready in 6 working days

• Exclusive Will: Ready in 9 working days

• ✅ Includes 3 free amendments

For individuals with assets in Singapore (immovable, movable, and digital assets).

• Basic Will: Ready in 5 working days

• Comprehensive Will: Ready in 8 working days

• Exclusive Will: Ready in 10 working days

• ✅ Includes 3 free amendments

For individuals with overseas assets (immovable, movable, and digital assets).

• Drafting timeline: 1–2 weeks (subject to country’s law & document complexity)

• 💱 Pricing: Based on local legal requirements and currency

• 📌 Tailored for international estate planning

⚡ Express / Emergency Will Drafting
✔ Ready within 2 working days
✔ Additional 20%–30% surcharge applies
✔ Available only if the Testator is of sound mind and able to provide complete and accurate information promptly

A Will that is valid in one country might not be recognized or enforceable in another.

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Our team is committed to handling urgent will drafting with sensitivity, professionalism, and care.

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Writing a will is just the beginning — managing the estate is the real key!

You can write a perfect will, but if your executor is:
❌ Inexperienced — the estate may take years to settle
❌ Emotional or biased — distribution can be unfair
❌ Poor at financial management — assets can shrink or turn into liabilities
❌ Too busy — missing documents and court delays are common
❌ Surrounded by family disputes — expect arguments and broken relationships

Your hard-earned wealth can be lost — not because of bad intentions, but bad execution.

Estate Administration

Handled by a Corporate Executor & Administrator

✔ Full estate management — asset collection, debt settlement, and legal distribution
✔ Reduces family conflict and ensures your Will is carried out as intended

⚖️ ❌ Executors Are Personally Liable for Mistakes

Many families appoint a loved one as executor — not realizing the legal, financial, and emotional burden involved.

When a beneficiary also acts as executor, it can create:
– Accusations of bias or unfairness
– Mishandled taxes, debts, or court paperwork
– Delays that stretch into years
– Costly legal errors and disputes

💡 Estate administration is complex and time-consuming — one mistake can affect your family for years.

💼 Why More Families Choose a Corporate Executor

✔️ Neutral and professional — we follow your Will, not family emotions
✔️ Full estate handling from A to Z
✔️ Avoid family drama and delays
✔️ You focus on healing — we handle the rest

Leave It to the Professionals —

Here's What You Get

✔️ Trusted, experienced, and legally accountable
We follow strict legal processes to protect your estate and fulfill your final wishes.

✔️ Complete Estate Administration
From locating and valuing assets, to debt clearance and court filings, we handle every step with care.

✔️ Continuity & Reliability
Unlike individuals, corporate executors don’t get sick, relocate, or pass away — your estate stays in safe hands.

✔️ Preserved Family Harmony
A neutral executor reduces tension and ensures your Will is honored without interference.

“We didn’t have to worry about paperwork, delays, or legal mistakes. They handled everything with integrity, and we finally had time to grieve.”

Our Solutions – What We Offer :

Instead of Leaving It to a Personal Trustee...

Pass the Responsibility to a Trusted Corporate Trustee & Administrator

✔️ Managed by a Corporate Trustee – neutral, professional, and free from personal bias
✔️ Full Trust Administration & Management – legally sound, efficiently managed
✔️ Ideal for families with minors, special needs dependents, elderly, or complex multi-generational wealth

🔐 Why Your Trust Deserves Professional Oversight

⛔ Don’t let emotions or inexperience put your legacy at risk.

• Most people appoint a loved one as trustee — thinking it’s safer. But without the right knowledge, they may:
  – Misuse or delay asset distribution (even unintentionally)
  – Make poor decisions due to lack of financial or legal expertise
  – Create conflicts between family members
  – Put minors, the elderly, or vulnerable dependents at serious risk

This can lead to legal disputes, family tension, financial loss, and irreversible mistakes.

Corporate Trustees Provide Stability That Individuals Can’t

Unlike personal trustees, corporate trustees never fall sick, get influenced, move away, or pass on.
Your trust will always be managed professionally and without interruption — even decades later.

Why Families Choose Us for Trust Administration

• 🔎 We follow strict fiduciary duty and legal frameworks — not personal emotions

• 💼 Experts in trust law, estate planning, tax, and asset protection

• 📊 Transparent, long-term reporting and compliance

• 🔒 You stay in control — we manage the complexity and risks

"Having a corporate trustee gave us peace of mind — no disputes, no delays.”

Trust Administration

The future of your assets depends on who manages them.

What is the role of an administrator of estate in Malaysia?

Who is the administrator of a deceased estate?

Can I appoint my beneficiary as my estate administrator?

It is the responsibility of the Administrator to collect all the information of the deceased's assets and settle all of the deceased's liabilities, including burial expenses, as well as the deceased's debts. The Administrator then has to file an application for the distribution of deceased's estate at the same Court.

An executor is the person nominated in a will to manage the deceased’s estate. Upon death, the Master of the High Court officially appoints the executor, provided they meet legal requirements. If no will exists (intestate case), the court appoints an administrator, usually a close family member, to handle the estate.

Yes, you may appoint a beneficiary as the executor of your estate in your will.
However, while legally permissible, it may not always be advisable — especially in complex family situations. A beneficiary-executor may face conflicts of interest or challenges from other heirs. For impartiality and smoother administration, appointing a professional or corporate executor is often a more reliable choice.

🔒 How to Ensure a Corporate Trustee Does Their Job After the Testator Passes Away?

• Appoint a Licensed, Reputable Trustee
  Choose a corporate trustee licensed under the Trust Companies Act 1949 (e.g., Rockwills, Maybank Trustees). Make sure there’s a clear service agreement in place.

• Name the Trustee Clearly in Your Will
  State their full legal name and role (e.g., “I appoint [ABC Trust Company] as my executor and trustee”).

• Give Clear Instructions in Your Will
  Specify how your assets should be managed and distributed. You may also include conditions or timelines (e.g., staggered payments).

• Rely on Legal Oversight and Accountability
  Corporate trustees are regulated by Bank Negara Malaysia. They must act in the best interest of your beneficiaries, maintain transparency, and provide reports. If they fail in their duties, beneficiaries have the right to take legal action.

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Will Drafting and Updating

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⚠️⚠️One Wrong Executor Can Ruin Everything⚠️⚠️

Many families think they can handle things themselves — until they face frozen bank accounts, lack of experiences,unexpected taxes, and legal complexities they weren’t prepared for.

⚠️⚠️Inexperienced Trustee Can Misuse or Lose Your Assets⚠️⚠️

Unlike professionals, individuals may favor some beneficiaries over others, create unfair distribution, or make emotionally charged decisions.Children, elderly, or special needs beneficiaries can be unintentionally harmed by poor trust management or emotional decision-making by relatives.

💬 “I trust my family. But I trust a professional system even more.”
Appointing a neutral third-party professional is the best gift you can leave behind — peace of mind.

🔔 Don’t let inheritance turn into courtroom drama.
Let us safeguard your legacy — with expertise, structure, and zero bias.

📞 Book a FREE consultation now:

🔎 Not Sure What You Need? Let’s Talk.

Whether you’re planning ahead or dealing with a loss, our team is here to help — professionally, compassionately, and legally. Get a free, no-obligation consultation today.

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Note: Annual Custody services in Malaysia are not available for Singapore & oversea Wills.

However, if you have already subscribed to a Lifetime Custody Package for your Malaysia Will, you are entitled to a 50% discount on the Lifetime Custody fee for storing your Singapore & oversea Will with us.

Lifetime custody

We keep your Will secure on an annual or lifetime basis to enable the Testator and Executor of the Will to gain access to the Will when needed.

All our Testators are also issued special Will Custody Cards for easy reference. We will also give them a copy of our unique “Personal Assets Inventory Booklet“ to help them organize and track their assets and liabilities.

Annual custody

Annual Will Custody service offers a secure and affordable way to protect your original will on a yearly basis. It’s ideal for clients who prefer short-term flexibility or are still exploring long-term estate planning decisions.

Access is limited to the Testator and approved parties, maintaining confidentiality and preventing unauthorized retrieval.

Your will is stored in a fireproof, flood-resistant, and theft-secured facility — ensuring it's safe from physical damage or loss.

Property Title (Geran) Custody

Guaranteed Accessibility Efficient Retrieval: Your loved ones know exactly where to access the title, minimizing delays. Digital Copy: A secure digital copy is provided upon registration. Additional copies can be provided upon request.

Peace of Mind for You and Your Family

No Risk of Loss: Avoid misplacement, damage, or accidental disposal that can happen with home storage.

Seamless Execution: Your family will face fewer challenges and stress when the Title is needed.

Want to protect your will the smart way?

Secure. Accessible. Worry-Free.

We provide lifetime will custody with a one-time fee — no hidden charges, no annual maintenance fees.

Your original will is stored in a fireproof, flood-resistant, and theft-protected vault, safeguarding it against:

• 🔥 Natural disasters like fire, flood, or explosions

• 📄 Wear and tear over time (e.g., fading, smudging, paper deterioration)

• 🔍 Misplacement or loss

• 🕵️ Identity fraud or unauthorized tampering

• 🔐 Personal data leaks or privacy breaches

Each Testator receives a Will Custody Card with a unique reference ID, allowing your appointed Executor or family members to easily locate the will when it is needed.

Access to your will is strictly regulated — only the Testator or the legally appointed Executor is authorized to retrieve it, ensuring maximum privacy, confidentiality, and legal protection.

“A Forgotten Will Is As Good As No Will. Store It With Certainty.”

Estate Planning Strategies

Writing a Will Is Step One — Storing It Safely Is Step Two.

Types of Trust Services

When Life Pauses ,Sudden Illness, Zero Control Without Warning, What Keeps Moving?

TESTAMENTARY TRUST

A trust created through a will, activated only upon the testator’s death. It allows assets to be managed and distributed over time—monthly, yearly, or as needed—based on the testator’s instructions.

DECLARATION TRUST

A Declaration Trust is established when the asset owner (the settlor) also acts as the trustee. This allows the settlor to maintain full control over the assets while creating a legal structure that protects them from certain risks.

Who It's For:
Ideal for individuals who want to:

• Protect young children or dependents

• Provide ongoing support for elderly parents

• Avoid lump-sum inheritance risks like mismanagement or scams

• Maintain control and oversight after death

Problems :

• Beneficiaries too young or unable to manage assets

• Need for gradual, responsible distribution

• Long-term care and financial support for dependents

Why It Helps:
A Testamentary Trust empowers the testator to maintain control over their legacy—even after death. It ensures assets are distributed gradually, protected from misuse, and aligned with the long-term well-being of each beneficiary.

Who It's For:
Asset owners who want to protect wealth while maintaining control during their lifetime/Missing/coma/ Critical illness/Total and permanent disability (TPD)/death

challenges:

• Exposure to creditors

• Risk of asset loss during legal disputes

• bypass probate apply and distribute without delay

• Lack of immediate liquidity during emergencies or triggering events

Why It Helps:
By legally separating ownership while retaining control, a Declaration Trust allows assets to be protected yet accessible. In the event of death or incapacity, funds can be distributed immediately—without waiting for probate—ensuring loved ones have timely financial support when it's needed most.

INSURANCE

TRUST

Life insurance policies often pay out a large sum—typically in the five to six-figure range—upon the insured’s death. An Insurance Trust ensures these funds are not distributed all at once, but instead managed and released gradually, helping to coordinate multiple policies, avoid probate delays, and potentially reduce estate tax exposure.

Who It's For:
Protect beneficiaries from mismanagement, waste, or scams

Provide structured support over time rather than a single payoutT-manage and distribute the funds according to clear instructions—monthly, yearly, or for specific needs (like education or healthcare)—instead of handing over a large lump sum that could be misused.

challenges:

• Risk of large sums being misused or lost

• Probate delays and costs

• No control over how and when beneficiaries use the money

• Need to fund education, healthcare, or ongoing support gradually

• Why It Helps:
  An Insurance Trust offers control and peace of mind—ensuring life insurance benefits are protected, responsibly managed, and used to support loved ones steadily over time.

If You Couldn’t Speak Tomorrow, What Would Be Left Unsaid?

Coma. Stroke. Accident. Are You Prepared?

When You Can’t Decide Anymore, Who Will?

SELF-CARE TRUST

A Self-Care Trust is designed to manage your personal care, medical costs, and daily living expenses in the event you become mentally or physically incapacitated. It ensures your wishes are followed and your finances are protected—even if you're unable to make decisions for yourself.

ELDER-CARE TRUST

Who It's For:
Ideal for individuals who want to:

• Adult children who want to care for aging parents

• Individuals living overseas wanting to support a loved one from afar

• Middle-aged adults planning ahead for long-term care needs of elderly relatives

Problems :

• Lack of clear financial control for elder care

• Rising medical and caregiving costs

• Risk of fund misuse or financial exploitation

• Family disputes over caregiving responsibilities or estate management

• Need for continued care and asset protection until the elder’s passing

Why It Helps:
An Elder-Care Trust ensures the elder receives proper care throughout their remaining years, even during a testator’s incapacity. It protects assets, maintains control over financial distribution, and relieves family members from emotional and financial stress during uncertain times.

Who It's For:
Asset owners who want to protect wealth while maintaining control during their lifetime/Missing/coma/ Critical illness/Total and permanent disability (TPD)/death

challenges:

• Exposure to creditors

• Risk of asset loss during legal disputes

• bypass probate apply and distribute without delay

• Lack of immediate liquidity during emergencies or triggering events

Why It Helps:
A Self-Care Trust protects your autonomy, ensures your funds are used for your best care—such as medical treatment, daily maintenance, care center placement, or even loan and bill payments—and gives you peace of mind that your future is secure and responsibly managed.

PET TRUST

A Pet Trust is a legally binding arrangement that ensures your pets are cared for and financially supported after your death. It designates a trusted caregiver and sets aside funds for your pet’s lifelong needs.

An Elder-Care Trust is created to provide continuous financial and caregiving support for aging individuals—before and after a triggering event such as coma, critical illness, total permanent disability (TPD), going missing, or death. It ensures proper care is delivered and asset distribution is controlled according to the testator’s wishes, even in their absence or incapacity.

Who It's For :

• Perfect for pet owners who want to:

  • Guarantee their animals are not abandoned or neglected

  • Ensure a chosen person takes over care

  • Provide financial resources for food, medical care, and daily needs

challenges:

• Pets left without a home or proper care after the owner's passing

• No one willing or able to take responsibility

• Unexpected financial burden on future caregivers

• Why It Helps:
  A Pet Trust offers peace of mind by ensuring your beloved pets continue to receive care, love, and essential support under legal supervision—just as you intended.

• No one willing to take responsibility

• Financial burden on caregivers

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If You’re Not Here Tomorrow — Will Your Family Be Okay?

The One Thing You Can’t Afford to Leave Unsettled

FAMILY CARE TRUST

A Family Care Trust ensures that your loved ones—spouse, children, or dependents—are financially protected and taken care of according to your wishes, even if something happens to you. It allows you to centralize and manage family-related expenses with clarity and control.

SINGLE-PARENT TRUST

💡 Because Your Child Deserves Certainty, Not Chaos
The Single Parent Trust is your safety net — ensuring that your child’s financial, educational, and daily needs are taken care of even if you're no longer around. It’s a way to plan with love and protect with confidence.

Who It's For:
Individuals who want to provide structured, long-term financial support for their family, including dependents, aging parents, or minor children, in the event of death, incapacity, or critical illness.

Challenges :

🔸 Family conflicts over inheritance
🔸 Frozen accounts & probate delays
🔸 Spouse or kids left financially stranded
🔸 Chaos and stress during medical emergencies or sudden death

Who Should Consider This?
✅ Parents of minor children
✅ Families with aging or financially dependent members
✅ Individuals with blended families or complex family dynamics
✅ Anyone who wants smooth wealth transfer, free from disputes

🌟 Why It Works:
✔️ Gives your family immediate access to funds — no waiting
✔️ Covers school fees, living costs & healthcare seamlessly
✔️ Prevents disputes and ensures equal, structured support
✔️ Keeps your family united during the toughest moments

📌 Real Protection. Real Peace of Mind.
A Family Care Trust is more than just wealth transfer — it's a love letter of protection to your family.

👤 Who Needs This?
✅ Single mothers or fathers
✅ Sole guardians with no financial backup
✅ Parents of minor children without trusted extended family
✅ Anyone worried about custody battles or asset freezing

💔 Real-Life challenges:
🔸 No backup provider = vulnerable child
🔸 Children can't access money in your frozen account
🔸 No legal guardian named? Court decides custody
🔸 Disputes over money between relatives
🔸 Education & living expenses delayed by red tape

🌟 How It Helps:
✔️ Assigns a trustee, guardian and fund manager
✔️ Provides for school fees, medical bills, living expenses
✔️ Avoids probate delays — fast access to funds
✔️ Keeps your child’s lifestyle stable and protected
✔️ Gives you peace of mind knowing your child won’t struggle alone

📌 Plan Now, Protect Forever.
A Single Parent Trust isn’t just paperwork — it’s a promise your child can rely on.

👉Protect My Child’s Future Now
Speak to a professional. Secure their tomorrow, today.

SPECIAL CHILD

TRUST

💡 Lifelong Protection for Extraordinary Children
A Special Child Trust provides lifelong financial care and structured support for children with disabilities—without compromising their eligibility for government assistance. It’s a compassionate legal plan that outlives you, securing your child’s needs and dignity.

👤 Who Needs This?
✅ Parents or guardians of children with:

• Autism

• Down Syndrome

• Developmental delays

• Physical or mental disabilities

• Long-term special needs

💔 Real-Life challenges:
🔸 Inheriting assets directly may disqualify them from aid
🔸 Relatives may lack the knowledge or patience to care properly
🔸 Risk of funds being misused or depleted too soon
🔸 No structure in place = emotional + physical neglect

🌟 Why It Helps:
✔️ Protects eligibility for government benefits
✔️ Appoints a trusted caregiver and financial manager
✔️ Ensures continuity of therapy, education, and daily care
✔️ Provides lifetime oversight and accountability
✔️ Gives you peace of mind — even when you’re no longer here

📌 Because love means planning beyond your lifetime.
A Special Child Trust is your legacy of care — built with intention, compassion, and certainty.

👉 Create My Child’s Trust Plan. Let’s protect their future — one thoughtful step at a time.

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Will Writting Services

A poorly drafted will can lead to legal battles, financial losses, and unnecessary stress for your loved ones.

That’s why working with us means partnering with a team of over 30 experienced estate lawyers who specialize in creating airtight, conflict-free, and tax-efficient estate plans.Whether you're planning ahead or safeguarding your family’s inheritance, our professional will writing service ensures your wishes are clearly documented, legally valid, and fully protected.

One-to-One Consultation

a team of over 30 experienced estate lawyers who specialize in creating airtight, conflict-free, and tax-efficient estate plans.

Trust Establishment

Set up a trust to manage your assets effectively and provide for your beneficiaries' needs.

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Our will writting progress... ...

Collection of Client asset & beneficiairies's details

We begin with a personalized consultation to understand your unique family structure, assets, and wishes. This can be done face-to-face or online for your convenience.

We gather all necessary information, including full legal names, identification documents, list of assets, liabilities, and preferred distribution of your estate.

Will Drafting (Up to 3 Amendments)

Our legal team prepares a customized will based on your instructions. You are entitled to make up to three revisions to ensure accuracy and clarity.

Review and Amendments

We walk you through the draft line by line, addressing any questions and making final adjustments to reflect your exact wishes.

Once approved, the will is finalized and ready for signing in the presence of two witnesses. We provide guidance to ensure it is legally binding.

Finalisation and Signing

We offer professional will custody services to protect your original will in a secure vault. You’ll also enjoy optional lifetime updates whenever your life circumstances change (e.g., marriage, new child, property changes).

Secure Storage and

Lifetime Updates

Our will services are designed to meet your unique needs, ensuring your assets are protected and your wishes honored.

Comprehensive Wills

Trust Set Up Services

A trust is a legal arrangement where a trustee holds and manages assets on behalf of beneficiaries as per the trust agreement. Professional trustees can provide these services to ensure assets are managed and distributed according to the settlor’s wishes. Our trust services include a variety of customised trust solutions to meet your specific requirements, ensuring your assets are managed and distributed as per your wishes.

One-to-One Consultation

Trust Establishment

Set up a trust to manage your assets effectively and provide for your beneficiaries' needs.

Our trust set up progress... ...

Collection of Client Information & Documents

We begin with a personalized consultation to understand your objectives — such as protecting family, planning for education, business succession, or charity. We'll explain the types of trusts available and recommend the most suitable option for your needs.

We gather all required details, including identification documents, asset information, beneficiary details, and specific instructions for the trust structure.

Drafting of Trust Deed (Up to 3 Amendments)

Our legal team prepares a customized trust deed based on your instructions. You can request up to three rounds of revisions to ensure the document is accurate and reflects your intentions.

Review and Amendments

We review the draft with you in detail, addressing any concerns or questions, and make necessary refinements for final approval.

Once you're satisfied, the trust deed is finalized and executed. We guide you through the signing process and ensure all legal formalities are met.

Finalisation and Signing

We provide professional trust deed custody (optional), and you can update the trust when your circumstances change — such as new beneficiaries or asset updates.

Trust Deed Storage & Ongoing Updates

From drafting to updating wills, our experts provide comprehensive support throughout the estate planning process.

We also offer guidance on trusts, guardianship, and other essential aspects of estate planning.

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✅ 1. Asset Protection

Shield your assets from creditors, lawsuits, or irresponsible heirs. A trust ensures your wealth is preserved for the right people.

✅ 2. Smooth Inheritance Without Court Delay

Unlike a will, a trust bypasses probate, allowing faster and private distribution of your estate.

✅ 3. Protect Young or Vulnerable Beneficiaries

You can set terms on how and when your children or loved ones will receive their inheritance — e.g., after turning 25 or only for education purposes.

✅ Why Choose Our Will Custody Service?

What is Will Custody?

A Will is perhaps the most important document that can ensure your wishes come true and protect the well-being of your loved ones when you are not around. Protecting it and ensuring that it can be found are of utmost importance. Documents can be misplaced or lost. So can your Will. A Will which cannot be found is as good as having none.

A Will is the best way to ensure that your instructions for the well-being of your family are carried out when you are no longer around. But writing a Will is only half of the story. The other half is keeping it in a secure place. Some people hide their Will so well it is as good as lost! Most people would keep it in a bank safe deposit box. Not a good idea when it comes to a Will. Simply because when the account holder is no longer around, the deposit box and everything in it will be frozen. What can your family do then?

Although making a Will enables your last wishes to be made known, you should ensure that your Will can be found quickly and easily when the need arises.

Will Custody Service

Together with the Comprehensive Will-Writing Services, Rockwills Will Custody Service forms the other core service of the company, where the Wills written are kept securely on an annual or lifetime basis. You will be issued with Personal Will Custody Cards for easy reference. In additional, you will also receive a copy of our unique “Personal Assets Inventory Booklet” to help you organize and track their assets and liabilities.

Our Will Custody Service will ensure that your Will is

• Kept with complete confidentiality. Only your appointed Executor of your estate is allowed to retrieve your Will.

• Prevented from tampering.

• Safe from calamities such as fire and flood.

• Free from accidental or deliberate destruction.

• Certain to be found when needed.

• In good condition and legible after many years of storage.

Our custody service facility is equipped with

• Fire and flood prevention procedures and equipment in place.

• 24 hours security with CCTV monitoring.

• Humidity control to ensure that your will is in good condition for long period of storage.

• Efficient document management system for efficient storage and retrieval.

• Regular inventory audit to ensure the security of your Will.

• Close proximity to Police Station (Less than 100 meters away) and Fire Station (Less than 2 kilometers away).

In additional to the safekeeping of your Will, you will also enjoy the benefit of

• Lifetime discount for rewriting your Will.

• Free Personal Accident Insurance cover .

• Receiving a copy of our unique “Personal Assets Inventory Booklet” which helps you organise and record your assets and liabilities so that your assets can be easily identify and distribute to your loved ones.

• Receiving Personal Will Custody Cards so that your family members and executor of your estate are aware of your Will kept in our safe custody.

Customers who believe in Will-writing can now enjoy total peace of mind when their Wills are kept safely and securely.We offer lifetime will custody with a one-time fee — no hidden costs, no annual maintenance charges.

A Lost Will = No Will. Don’t Let Your Legacy Disappear.

“A Forgotten Will Is As Good As No Will. Store It With Certainty.”

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What is the role of an administrator of estate in Malaysia?

In Malaysia, the administrator of an estate plays a crucial legal role when someone passes away without a valid will (intestate). Here's a clear breakdown of their role, responsibilities, and legal process:

🔹 Who is an Administrator?

An administrator is a person appointed by the High Court or Land Office to manage and distribute the estate of a deceased person who died without a will. This person is often a next-of-kin (e.g., spouse, child, or sibling).

🧾 Key Responsibilities of an Estate Administrator

1. Apply for the Letter of Administration (LA)

   • This is the legal document that gives the administrator authority to handle the estate.

   • The application must be made to:

     • High Court – for estates with mixed assets (movable and immovable), or

     • Land Office – for small estates (immovable property ≤ RM2 million)

2. Identify and Collect Assets

   • List all movable (bank accounts, shares) and immovable (land, houses) assets belonging to the deceased.

3. Pay Off Debts and Liabilities

   • Settle outstanding loans, taxes, and bills before distributing the estate.

4. Distribute the Estate According to Law

   • Follow the Distribution Act 1958 (Amended), which sets out how assets must be distributed among surviving family members.

5. Maintain Records and Transparency

   • Keep detailed accounts of all transactions and distributions for court and beneficiary reference.

⚠️ Important Notes

• The administrator has a fiduciary duty — they must act in the best interest of all beneficiaries and avoid personal gain.

• If disputes arise among heirs, the process can become delayed or require court intervention.

• For Muslim estates, distribution follows Faraid law, and a different process applies.

Who is the Executor or Administrator of a Deceased Estate?

An executor is the person nominated in a will to manage the deceased’s estate. Upon death, the Master of the High Court officially appoints the executor, provided they meet legal requirements. If no will exists (intestate case), the court appoints an administrator, usually a close family member, to handle the estate.

Roles & Responsibilities:

✔ Secure and manage the deceased’s assets
✔ Pay off debts and taxes
✔ Distribute assets to beneficiaries (as per the will or law)
✔ Maintain transparency and legal compliance

Key Differences:

• Executor → Named in a will and formally appointed by the Master

• Administrator → Appointed by the court when there is no will

In Malaysia, intestate estates follow the Distribution Act 1958 (for non-Muslims) or Faraid law (for Muslims). Executors and administrators must act impartially and in the best interest of all beneficiaries.

Can I appoint my beneficiary as my estate administrator?

Yes, you can appoint your beneficiary as your estate administrator, but there are important distinctions and considerations based on whether you have a will or not:

✅ If You Have a Will (Testate Estate)

• You can name anyone as your executor in your will — including a beneficiary.

• The court (via the Master of the High Court) will usually honor your choice, provided the person is willing, over 18, and mentally fit.

• This person becomes the executor, not an administrator.

⚠️ Caution: While legal, appointing a beneficiary as executor can lead to conflict of interest, family disputes, or mismanagement, especially if there are multiple heirs or complex assets.

❌ If You Don't Have a Will (Intestate Estate)

• You cannot directly appoint an administrator — the court will choose one, typically a next-of-kin or beneficiary.

• All major beneficiaries must usually agree on who should be appointed.

• The chosen person must apply for Letters of Administration.

👥 Consider These Before Appointing a Beneficiary:

• Are they impartial and trustworthy?

• Do they have legal/financial experience?

• Can they manage pressure from other family members?

• Will their dual role cause conflict?

✅ Safer Option: Appoint a Corporate Executor/Trustee

• Neutral, professional, and regulated

• Avoids family conflict

• Ensures your estate is handled fairly and efficiently

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