Category Archives: Rockwills & Inheritance

Enduring power of attorney

This article appeared in The Times newspaper of the United Kingdom a few years ago. It’s interesting as the case revolved around an old infirmed lady and her domestic help: Life expectancy is rising and property prices are rocketing. As … Continue reading

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Arranging a funeral

A rather morbid story today but a necessary one. It’s about arranging a funeral. I’m no expert in this field but if you need a professional funeral director here in Malaysia, there are several too. Losing a loved one is … Continue reading

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Dormant accounts

More interesting information on dormant accounts from the UK perspective. The story is quite out-of-date (Gordon Brown has left the UK political scene) and circumstances may be slightly different now. However, do read it to get an overview about what … Continue reading

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Stash that cash

About a fortnight ago, I brought you a story about lost treasures. This time, it’s specifically about money that’s been long “forgotten” in a banking account. Don’t laugh, it does happen. Sometimes, it’s because the account owners are simply too … Continue reading

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Lost treasure

I came across this interesting story in The Times newspaper quite some time ago. Do note that the article was written with the United Kingdom in mind. In Malaysia, there is something similar called the Unclaimed Moneys and if your … Continue reading

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Your move, Fischer

Claimants from the far-flung corners of the earth battle for Fischer’s estate. THE great Bobby Fischer may have died more than two years ago but even from his grave in Iceland, he continues to command a lot of attention. The … Continue reading

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When you die owing money…

I haven’t read a clearer story than this one from The Times. It’s so clear that I feel the need to share it with everyone I come across. The gist of the story is that your debts are never written … Continue reading

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Dividing an inheritance

I was reading this Q&A item in The Times newspaper recently. Do bear in mind that as this advice was given by a barrister in England and the circumstances refer to UK law, it may not be totally applicable here … Continue reading

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Inheritance battle looms in Malaysia

Estate planning for non-Muslims and Muslims can be worlds apart. For Muslims, the Syariah inheritance laws take precedence over any civil considerations. When a Muslim dies, his estate will be subjected to divine laws already laid down in the Quran … Continue reading

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The heartache of intestacy (people dying without Wills)

Not leaving a Will means leaving a heartache for a bereaving family, especially one that is unaware of the legal quicksand. Can you imagine a scenario such as this: a man died without having written a Will. All he owned … Continue reading

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