Note: This article was prepared by our legal associate Cik Faten Nuradilla Jamil. We would like to thank her for her time and effort. Executing the will of the testator Here’s a situation (for non-muslims): Someone close to you passes away. This means his estates are frozen. You are aware that he had executed a […]
Trustees in Family Law
What’s the role of a trustee in family law? In this article we dive into the role of a trustee, and how they can benefit families. Read more to find out about settlors, trusts, trustees and other exciting stuff like that.
Post-Divorce Issues: Reasonable Access to Children
Introduction To The Issue: Reasonable Access We had a client who engaged another firm for his divorce. Right after that, he sought us out. “I have a serious problem,” he said. “My divorce order says, I get reasonable access to see my son. But I’m not getting to see my child.” When talking about visitation […]
Family Business and the Law
Family Business – an Introduction Family businesses represent a majority in the world’s economy. In some of the biggest economies, family businesses represent up to 40% of the listed companies. From food, to retail, to manufacturing, to services, family businesses are an economic power. For example, the Conway Center for Family Business states that: 35% […]
Mental Health Issues and the Validity of Wills
People make wills when they are alive, to be read when they are gone. Wills are made to disburse and allocate the assets of the deceased, to those who remain. It’s important, therefore, that the will is valid. And one requirement for validity, is the mental state of the deceased when he made the will. […]