IRB Law probate lawyers assist executors, beneficiaries, and foreign law firms in resealing a grant of probate in Singapore before the Family Division of the High Court. Our legal team can help simplify the process and ensure all procedural requirements are met for the smooth administration of a foreign estate.
In many cases, when a foreigner with assets in Singapore passes away abroad, their executors and beneficiaries first obtain a grant of probate in the domicile jurisdiction. However, Singaporean courts usually do not automatically recognise foreign grants.
In such circumstances, the executors of the Singaporean estate have to either reseal a foreign grant of probate or obtain a fresh grant from the High Court. If eligible, resealing a foreign grant of probate can be a preferred option compared to applying for a fresh grant in Singapore.
In Singapore, resealing is available for foreign grants obtained in courts of the Commonwealth countries or Hong Kong. After resealing in the High Court of Singapore, a foreign grant will have the same effect as if it had been issued in Singapore.
If the executor obtained a grant of probate in a country that is not part of the Commonwealth or Hong Kong, resealing of probate in Singapore is not available. In such situations, the only option is to apply for a fresh grant of probate from the Singaporean court.
When you prepare to apply for resealing a foreign grant of probate in Singapore, you need to submit the following documentation:
Our lawyers are well known for their expertise in probate law, resealing foreign grants of probate, and resolving potential complexities such as competing claims from beneficiaries.
We base our success on seamless communication and are always available for our clients to move their legal matters forward most effectively, including the resealing a grant of probate.
At IRB Law, we offer expert legal services for resealing grants of probate in Singapore at transparent and affordable fees.
Mohamed Baiross is the managing partner of IRB Law and one of the nation's leading lawyers in multiple practice areas, including civil, corporate, and commercial law. With over three decades of experience as a business lawyer, Mohamed Baiross has built a renowned corporate law firm in Singapore, providing expert legal services to global corporations and local businesses.
Kulvinder Kaur is a prominent commercial and corporate lawyer and an expert in litigation matters. Kaur is well-known in all courts of Singapore for strong legal representation in the most complex cases across multiple practice areas.