Introduction After the passing away of a loved one, their estate has to be managed and distributed to the beneficiaries. The people who are entitled to receive part of the deceased’s estate are easily recognized if the deceased has left behind a Will. The Will would...
Introduction The passing away of a family member can be heartbreaking and overwhelming. The loved one may leave behind property or estate and a situation may arise when the deceased has not left behind a Will. In such a scenario, the estate of the deceased is...
Introduction If your loved ones have passed away with property in their name (cash, monies in bank accounts, real estate, shares, CPF monies, etc.), their property has to be dealt with in accordance with the law. This property is collectively known as the Deceased’s...
Like in many other countries worldwide, the law in Singapore requires estate property to go through a probate process before it can be distributed to the beneficiaries. Contrary to widespread misconception, in most cases, a will is not enough for managing the property...
What is Probate? After a person passed away with a valid Will, his or her executor(s) (and trustee(s), if applicable), who are appointed by the deceased as stated in his or her Will, has to apply to a court for a Grant of Probate. However, if there is no Will created...
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