This MWKA Online Talk was delivered on 7 October 2026 by Mr Aaron Liew and Ms Keerthana Aiswwarya and moderated by Ms Kirbasyini Chandran. Please visit https://mahwengkwai.com/talks-signup/ to register for upcoming talks.
Overview:
When someone passes away, beneficiaries naturally want to know: What am I entitled to, and when will I receive it? However, an estate cannot always be distributed immediately. Executors and administrators have legal duties to collect and preserve estate assets, settle liabilities, maintain proper accounts and administer the estate before distributing the assets to those entitled.
So, where does an executor’s discretion end and a beneficiary’s rights begin? What should an executor do to administer an estate properly? What can a beneficiary do if an estate’s administration is delayed or not properly carried out?
Join us as we explore beneficiaries’ rights and executors’ and administrators’ duties in estate administration, including the legal boundaries between them and the options available to beneficiaries when issues arise.
Talk Points:
- What rights do beneficiaries have?
- Executors’ duties – what does the law expect?
- What can beneficiaries do when executors fail?
- When does the executor’s job actually end?
Speakers: Aaron Liew (Senior Associate), Keerthana Aiswwarya (Associate)
Moderator: Kirbasyini Chandran (Senior Associate)
A copy of the talk slide in PDF format is available for download here.
