Friday, January 17, 2014

Importance Of Medical Insurance Coverage.

Stroke victim require funds for treatment. So where do we get the funds?

The solution is AXA 110 care.

What Happen When You Don't Have A Will?

Under the Distribution Act 1958, the deceased's assets will be distributed as follows; 25% to surviving spouse, 50% to issues (include children, grandchildren and other lineal dfecendents) and 25% to surviving parents.

The problem arises if parents pass away soon after, 25% of his estate could end up in the hands of his brothers and sisters and other receipients.

The ensuing claim by all interested parties who are eligible by law to a piece of his estate, will cause difficulty in liquidating the assets; thus causing hardship to the intended beneficiaries.






Quotes Of The Day

Always bear in mind, that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing 

                                                          - Abraham Lincoln


It is always sufficiency for a man's need, but never sufficient for a man's greed. 

                                                         -Mahatma Gandhi 

 

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Business Partnership Continuity

A Company was set up by a team of ambitious, aggressive, capable and talented people. When business is good, all partners share and harvest the profits. You know that this is result of co-operation, skills and business acumen.

Have you ever thought what would happen if one of the partners dies or become disabled?The financial status of the company would be affected. Unless prior arrangement is made, such unfortunate event could pose a big problem.

normally, a sum of money would go to the deceased partner's estate. The quantum could be a point of contention. And the results in arduous and expensive litigation that can jeopardize the company's position and reputation.
What can the Company do under such circumstances? 

First, allowed the deceased partner's family to join in the business. What if they are not well-versed with the business? What if they could not co-operate well with the existing partners.?

Second, allowed the deceased partner's to sell their share to an outsider. But who will buy over the share? Normally in the business, the fiscal cash had been converted to capital which includes stocks, machinery and etc. The question, how to pay off the deceased's partner sahre in cash.

Third, sell the share to  the existing partners. Will  the partners have enough money to buy the share? Will there be difficulties to determine the price?

Obviously the best way is to draw up a pre-arranged agreement whereby the surviving partners's will buy up the deceased's capital account. The partnership is required to pay the deceased estate his or her share of any profits earned but not distributed before death.

Besides this, the partnership is required to pay the deceased's estate for a fixed number of years either an agreed percentage of subsequent profits or a stated amount of fixed monthly payment. This is known as "income continuation plan"

Even if such a legal agreement exist, the partnership may not have enough funds to buy over the partner's share. Herein lies the usefulness of partnership insurance.

The life of each partner can be insured in the amount of partnership liability of his and her estate. The partner will be owner, premium payer and beneficiary of the policy.

When a partner dies, the sum assured or life insurance proceeds is payable to the partnership. In turn the partnership will use the money to buy the deceased's capital account and to fund the income payment.

Life Insurance will help the partnership fund the income continuation plan in advance as it calls for a known amount to be paid after partner's death. This will relieve  the surviving partner's of any legal wrangler later.

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Motivational Quotes

A customer is the most important visitor in our premises. He is not dependable on us. We are dependent on him. He is not an interruption to our work. He is the purpose of it. He is not an outsider on our business. He is part of it. We are not doing him a favor by serving him. He is doing us a favor by giving us an opportunity to do so.

- Mahatma Gandhi

Not giving recognition to the customer.... is the worst offense anyone in business can commit.

-Earl Nightingale

Excellent Service  is enjoying giving our customers a little more than they expect.

Goodwill is the only product that competition cannot undersell nor destroy .

Service is like it is not the words that matters, its the action.

When we take care of our CUSTOMERS , we take care of ourselves

Far away there in the sunshine, is my highest aspiration. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them. and try to follow where they lead ( GOALS)

One person with commitment is worth more than 100 people who have only interest. (Commitment)

Excellence means a commitment to successful completion.(Excellence)

The fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results ( Teamwork)

The toughest challenge leads to greatest triumph (Challenges)

We accomplish in proportion to what we attempt (Achievement)

 

Retirement Planning -

Live your Glorious Golden years with Financial Ease and Comfort

What would be your ideal retirement lifestyle? Working hard all your life, retirement is the time to live your dreams; be it travelling around the world, spending quality time with your loved ones or doing the things that you love the most.

Without proper , systematic and prudent planning, coupled with the effects of inflation; your savings may not be enough to secure your ideal retirement lifestyle. Money Savers  Plan will provide you a stream of guaranteed income to supplement your retirement fund. Furthermore, you can enjoy yearly annuity tax relief of up to RM3,000. There is no better time to start saving early to help you achieve your dream ideal retirement lifestyle.

Guaranteed Income
Everyone dreams of having a retirement that would not be affected by uncertainties. With Money Savers Plan, you can retire with better peace of mind by receiving a stream of guaranteed yearly income for 20 years.

Here are sample illustrations of the Money Savers  Income payable based on the entry age and premium payment term.

Guaranteed Income based on Annual Premium of RM18,000
Premium Payment  5 years ( Please note that this sample of illustration) Further clarification, please contact agent.

Entry Age Guaranteed Income (RM) Entry Age Guaranteed Income (RM)
25 RM2,500.00 25 RM197,799
40 RM2,500.00 40 RM197,799

Educational Article- Insurance Participating Business

Bonuses in insurance come in many forms, it is regarded as return on investment , in short means profits derived from investment, saving and etc.
Namely there are a few types of them, the reversionary bonus, simple bonus, cash bonus, terminal bonus, maturity bonus and etc.
However many are not aware of this type of bonus, and tend to term them as interest and so forth.

The reversionary bonus or cash bonus, as the case may be, declared by the company in the past is GUARANTEED. This reversionary bonus or cash bonus that have been declared and allocated by the company to your policy will not be affected by any bonus revision in the future, if any.

Terminal bonus on teath is an additional bonus that is valid for one year only once declared by the company. Future terminal bonus could change significantly from year to year and may be different from those originally illustrated to you.

All future bonuses are NOT GUARANTEED and very much depending on the future operating experience and investment results of the company's participating fund as well as the company's view on future environment. As the future is unknown, the future bonuses are not guaranteed and the amount to be declared in the future may be more or less than previously illustrated to you.  


(Note: This type of bonuses is applied majority of the company but does not represent the companies in the whole industry)

Sunday, January 12, 2014

Executing A Will

The Inheritance of property becomes an issue once the owner has passed on. Whether there is a Will or not, approval must be obtained before the estate can be distributed.

Every individuals endeavours to acquire property.Such property takes different forms. It could be cash, money in bank, shares in a business enterprise or real estate in form of land or residential or industrial building.

When a person's life comes to an end, all this is left behind. What happens to such property and to whom it goes to is referred to as the administration of estate of the deceased. Where a person has directed , through a Will to whom the property or estate is to go to, this will be carried out to the extent that the law of the country allows. Otherwise, the property will pass on to personsor bodies as stipulated by law.

When those who are entitled to the property can amicably agree on the manner the property is to be passed down, the process of devolution will run smoothly. However , when there is dissension among those who claim inheritance, a costly and prolonged litigation may ensue.

Whether there is a cordial relationship or bitter dispute between those who are entitled to the inheritance, the courts and in some cases,other tribunals, have to be involved to supervise the inheritance process.
When the property is comprised wholly or partly of land, and does not exceed the value of RM600,000, one need not always go to the High Court. In such a situation, an application can be made under the Small Estate (Distribution) Act 1955.

The Act contains provisions for the administration of customary as well as native land. Under this Act, the collector of the district where the greater part in value of the property is situated, has exclusive jurisdiction to deal with the distribution and administration of the whole estate, unless this specifically restricted.

The High Court is not entirely irrelevant to the process. The court continues to have the power to  be involved and is available for references to be made to it on points of law so that its opinion and direction may be sought. The High Court is also available to hear any appeals made by any person who is aggrieved by any order or decision made by a collector.

Where the property of the deceased does not come within the scope of being a small estate, then those who seek  to administer the estate must resort to the High Court for its endorsement , whether or not the inheritance is disputed.

When a person dies leaving no Will, he is said to die interstate.  In such cases, an application to administer the property is made by way of petition for Letter Of Administration. Upon everything being order, the court issues a Grant Of Administration. For such, the applicant will be required to furnish 2 sureties ( guarantors) .

When a person leaves a Will to cover all his property, the administration of the estate requires a Petition for Probate ( Letter of Probate) . Upon the court being satisfied with the Will,  a Grant of Probate is issued to the applicant with an executor appointed whether named in Will or appointed by court.

Thus whether there is a Will or not, an application has to be made to the High Court to administer the estate of the deceased person before administration and distribution of estate can proceed.

This procedure is in place to ensure that those who are legitimately entitled to inheritances are amply protected. Any disputes to claimed rights is determined at this stage before distribution of the inheritance can proceed.

This discussion would be incomplete without some references to Wills. A Will is a direction by a person as to how the property and inheritance is to be dealt with upon his death as well as how certain other aspects are to be addressed. Two aspects relating to a Will need to be mentioned at this stage.

> The Will does not do away with the need to apply to the appropriate tribunal ( the High Court)
> It existence is no guarantee that everything will be carried out accordingly. It is possible for a Will to be challenged and this could lead to complex litigation. There could be occasions when the validity of a Will is not challenged . However modification or attempts to qualify its full effort could emerge. This could occur when there are specific circumstances provided for by the law.

There is also a difference in approach when it comes to Will for Muslims. In the case of Muslims, the inheritance has to be on the basis of Syariah law principles.

A Muslim can only will away not more than 1/3 of its estate to those who are not entitled under Syariah law. The remainder will be required to abide by Syariah Law

Do You Have A Valid Will ?

If your answer is "NO", you better read on;-

1. 9 out of 10 adults in this country do not have a Will.
2. Most assume that it is inconvenient, expensive and the process is too complicated. Some are afraid to even think of death.
3. But without a Will, the delay in processing your estate may cause hardship to your loved ones.

Why Write A Valid Will?

A Will allows you to decide how your assets are to be distributed according to your wishes rather than letting the law decide for you.

A Will ensures that your loved one do not have to go through a long legal process and possible disputes just to inherit what you have intended to provide for them especially at a time when they need the financial support the most.

A Will allows you to appoint someone of your choice as Executor/ Trustee to carry out your wishes and administer your estate.

A Will allows you to appoint someone you trust as Guardian to care for your minor children when you are not able to care for them yourself.