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Q: Do I really need a lawyer?

There is a significant volume of documents to be collated, and forms to be completed and submitted. It is highly advisable to hire a law firm with experience in this area to lessen the burden and ensure a successful application.

Q: How long does the Letter of Administration process take?

Once the lawyer has filed the necessary court documents, it should take around4-6 weeks to extract the Letters of Administration.

Q: How long does a Grant of Probate take?

For those who engage a lawyer to handle the application for Grant of Probate, it will usually be ready in about 4-6 weeks after the lawyer has filed all the necessary documents. This assumes it is not contentious.

Q: What is an Executor and what do they do?

An executor is a person appointed by the deceased to manage their estate after they have passed away. The executor shall apply to the court for a Grant of Probate in order to administer and distribute the deceased’s assets to the beneficiaries specified in the will. If no valid will is available then the court will appoint a person who is suitable to manage the deceased's estate, usually following the Intestate Succession Act . In this scenario, you would apply for a Grant of Letters of Administration rather than a Grant of Probate.

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When a loved one passes on, our team of experienced estate lawyers help families to take care of the deceased’s affairs. A grant of probate or letter of administration is needed by the survivors to have the power and authority to administer the deceased’s estate.

I.R.B Law has helped hundreds of clients through the process, ensuring they unlock the assets belonging to the deceased, and distribute them to the lawful beneficiaries. We offer extremely competitive pricing for both grant of probate and letters of administration whilst maintaining a high service level.

If you need guidance on wills, probate and letter of administration please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

I'd like to thank IRB for the clear explanation of the process and the regular updates along the way. Their pricing was extremely competitive and I was really pleased with the quality of their service.

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Our Probate & Letter of Administration team

Mohamed Baiross

Managing Partner

Baiross is the managing partner of IRB Law LLP. He is an experienced lawyer with an excellent reputation across a broad selection of practice areas including divorce, insolvency, crime, probate, syariah, and civil litigation.

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Jeremy Cheong

Partner

Jeremy has particular expertise in civil and commercial matters, for both transactional and dispute resolution matters. He regularly handles litigation, international arbitration, insolvency, and restructuring matters.

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Roy'yani Abdul Razak

Senior Associate

Roy'yani is a senior associate at IRB Law. She has an excellent legal mind, excelling in both contentious and non-contentious matters. She advises clients on corporate and civil law, Syariah and Estate Planning.

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Muntaz Binte Zainuddin

Partner

Muntaz is a partner in I.R.B. Law and oversees the work of associates as well as manages the firm with the Managing Partner. She holds two degrees from the National University of Singapore.

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