Inheritance in Singapore
Inheritance
What to Do When Someone Dies in Singapore
The death of a family member sets in process a whole chain of events and legal requirements. It can be hard to cope with at such a difficult time; managing the personal affairs and estate of someone who has died in line with the law is also not optional. There are various legal formalities necessary to have a funeral, then distribute the estate and possessions of the deceased. Some people...
Inheritance
Guide to HDB Inheritance in Singapore
Housing and Development Board flats (HDB) in Singapore are classified as public housing available to Singaporean citizens and permanent residents. Owners and co-owners of flats can pass on their legal share after death in the same way that title to non-HDB property can pass. Whilst it’s relevant when a flat owner dies, whether they left a will, or died without a will (called intestacy), the first step to establishing succession...
Inheritance
Guide to Letters of Administration in Singapore
When someone dies and leaves a will, their property and possessions are distributed according to the terms of that will. The executor or their legal representative applies for a grant of probate, which gives them the power to do this. When someone dies without a will, there is no direction for the distribution of their estate (their money, possessions, and personal effects) or people appointed to deal with it. The...
Inheritance
Guide to Grant of Probate
In this article we’ll be guiding you through the process of obtaining a Grant of Probate in Singapore. A will sets out what a person would like done with their assets and possessions after death, referred to as their estate. A will also appoints executors to distribute the deceased’s wealth and possessions. However, the will alone does not give the executors the power to do this; they must apply for...
Inheritance
How to Write a Legally Valid Will
Making a will is the last gift you can give to your family as it protects their interests and makes the management of your estate after death easier and less stressful. It’s surprising how many people still don’t write a will, but this is often because they have made assumptions (usually incorrect) about what will happen to their possessions and assets when they die. Other people just remain in denial....