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Probate Documents Upload

Our probate documents upload portal lets you send the papers for a Singapore estate to Loh Eben Ong LLP securely, so that our lawyers can review your matter before we file it in court. Moreover, the portal encrypts every transfer, and only our probate team sees your files. Consequently, you avoid email attachments and physical trips at the early stage.

Afterwards, to get a Singapore Probate Quote or submit Singapore Probate Online, please use the relevant section below.

Why Use Our Probate Documents Upload Service?

We designed the probate documents upload service around convenience and security. In practice, clients use it in two ways:

Prior to engagement: You can submit your probate documents for our review.
After online submission or engagement: After you have submitted probate online or engaged us for your probate matter, you may submit your documents to us for review.

How the Probate Documents Upload Works

Prepare Your Documents: Gather all necessary probate documents. Please read our help article.
Upload Securely: Use our secure online portal to upload your documents.
Confirmation: Receive an acknowledgment of your submission and next steps.

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PROBATE DOCUMENTS UPLOAD

This form serves as an upload portal for our valued clients who have engaged or wish to engage our services. By uploading your documents here, you enable Loh Eben Ong to efficiently review them and prepare the necessary court papers. Please note that original or certified copies must be submitted to our office in due course. While we will diligently file your documents with the Court, it's important to understand that the Court reserves the right to reject any document based on applicable laws, rules, or practice directions. Loh Eben Ong cannot guarantee that documents submitted will be accepted by the Court. For example, the Court may:

1. Reject a Will on grounds of validity and request evidence of its proper execution
2. Decline a Death Certificate translated by a interpreter overseas
3. For foreign-domiciled deceased, require an Affidavit of Law concerning the validity of a Will or applicable succession laws

TYPE OF PROBATE SERVICE*

Deceased's Name*

Domicile*

Please see help article on "domicile"

DECEASED'S ID

Copy of Deceased's Identity Document, eg. NRIC, Passport

Deceased's ID

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Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, gif, png, pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 3 MB, Max. files: 3.

DEATH CERTIFICATE

For applications for Probate or Letters of Administration, the original death certificate is required, or a certified true copy thereof by the issuing authority of that certificate. Certified true copy of the death certificate by a foreign solicitor or notary public is not acceptable. If the death certificate is not in the English language, an official translation is required. Translation may be done in Singapore in accordance with the Rules of Court.

Death Certificate

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Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, gif, png, pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 3 MB, Max. files: 3.

FOREIGN GRANT (RESEALING COMMONWEALTH)

For Foreign Grant, clients are required to provide either the Original Foreign Grant or a Certified True Copy issued by the Foreign Court. In the case of a Last Will, the original document or a Certified True Copy from the Foreign Court is mandatory. Where feasible, the Seal of the Foreign Court should be embossed. Please note that the Singapore Court will not accept Certified True Copies of either the Foreign Grant or the Will if they are authenticated by a foreign Solicitor or Notary Public.

Foreign Grant

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Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 3 MB, Max. files: 5.

LAST WILL

Original Will (with or without Codicil) or Certified True Copy of the Will (with or without Codicil) by the Foreign Court. For Resealing cases, where the Will is bundled in the Foreign Grant, no separate Will is required.

Will of Deceased

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EXECUTOR(S) / ADMINISTRATOR(S) IDs

Passport or Identity Documents of the Executor(s)/Administrator(s). If originals will not be produced, certified true copies by practicing solicitor (lawyer) in Singapore, UK, Australia, NZ, Hong Kong and Malaysia may be accepted, terms apply.

Executor(s) / Administrator(s) IDs

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BENEFICIARY ID & RELATIONSHIP DOCS

IDs of Beneficiaries, Marriage Certificate and/or Birth Certificate(s) evidencing relationship of beneficiaries and the Deceased. If originals will not be produced, certified true copies by Singapore practising solicitor, or a Notary Public (if certification is done outside Singapore) .

Beneficiary IDs & Relationship Docs

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DEATH CERTIFICATES OF OTHERS

Original death certificates of deceased Executor(s) (with Will); and of deceased Spouse and Beneficiaries of the Deceased (without valid Will, intestate). If copy is to be produced, certified true copy / extract of same by the issuing authority (and not by a solicitor or notary public) (if not in English language, an official translation is required, and translation may be done in Singapore in accordance with the Rules of Court).

Death Certificates

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Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, zip, Max. file size: 3 MB.

ASSETS DOCUMENTS

Documents of deceased's assets in Singapore, such as bank statements, share statements, title deeds, etc.

Assets Documents

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Which Documents Should You Include in Your Probate Documents Upload?

The papers we need depend on whether the deceased left a will. Therefore, please upload whatever you already hold, and we will tell you what else the court requires.

Death certificate. Upload the original Singapore death certificate, or the foreign certificate with a certified English translation.
The will, if the deceased made one. Please also upload any codicil.
Identity documents. These cover the deceased and every executor or administrator, for example the NRIC, FIN card or passport.
Proof of relationship. For letters of administration, the court needs marriage, birth or adoption certificates.
Asset papers. For instance, the property title or HDB records, bank statements, CDP and share statements, CPF nomination details, insurance policies and vehicle records.
Liabilities. Mortgage statements, credit card balances and outstanding bills all belong in the schedule of assets.
Foreign grant. For a resealing, upload the sealed and certified copy of the Malaysian or Commonwealth grant.

Please note that we still need the original or certified documents at our office in due course. Nevertheless, an early probate documents upload lets us start drafting immediately.

Probate, Letters of Administration or Resealing?

Singapore recognises three main routes, and the probate documents upload form covers all of them.

Grant of Probate	The deceased left a valid will, so the executor named in the will applies.
Letters of Administration	The deceased left no will, so the next of kin apply according to the Intestate Succession Act.
Resealing	A Malaysian or other Commonwealth court has already issued a grant, and Singapore reseals it under the Probate and Administration Act 1934.

Furthermore, where the deceased died domiciled outside Singapore, the court may require an affidavit of foreign law. Accordingly, tell us the domicile early, because that single fact shapes the whole application.

What Happens After You Upload Your Probate Documents

Firstly, our probate lawyers acknowledge your submission and list anything missing. Secondly, we prepare the court papers, which include the originating application, the supporting affidavit and the schedule of assets. Thirdly, you attend our office to sign the affidavit before a Commissioner for Oaths. Then we file the application through eLitigation and follow the court’s queries. Finally, once the court issues the grant, we extract it and help you administer the estate.

For the full picture, see our Singapore probate lawyers page. Alternatively, if you already know what you need, submit probate online or request a probate quote.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Probate Documents Upload

Is the probate documents upload secure?

Yes. The portal transmits your files over an encrypted connection, and we store them inside our matter management system. In addition, only the lawyers and staff working on your estate can open them. Therefore, you may upload sensitive papers such as bank statements with confidence.

Do I have to engage your firm before I upload?

No. You may upload documents so that we can review the estate and advise you first. Afterwards, if you decide to proceed, you simply submit our probate online engagement form. Meanwhile, an early review often prevents delays later.

What file types and sizes does the upload accept?

The form accepts common formats, including JPG, PNG, GIF, PDF, DOC and DOCX, and each file may reach 3 MB. Consequently, please scan long documents in parts, or compress them before you upload. If a file refuses to upload, simply contact us and we will suggest an alternative.

Which court handles probate in Singapore?

The Family Justice Courts handle probate and administration. In particular, the Family Courts deal with estates that do not exceed S$5 million in value, while larger estates go to the Family Division of the High Court. Because the value drives the forum, we prepare a careful schedule of assets from the papers you upload.

How long does a Singapore probate application take?

A straightforward grant of probate often takes about two to four months from filing, provided the papers are complete. However, letters of administration take longer, especially where beneficiaries live overseas or where a bond and sureties apply. Therefore, an early and complete probate documents upload usually shortens the whole process.

Does Singapore still charge estate duty?

No. Singapore abolished estate duty for deaths occurring on or after 15 February 2008. Nevertheless, the estate may still owe income tax, property tax or outstanding loans, so we ask for liability statements as well.

Do I need to translate a foreign death certificate?

Yes, where the document is not in English. The court expects a translation that a qualified translator has certified, and sometimes it declines a translation prepared informally overseas. Accordingly, upload the original and the translation together, and we will confirm whether the court will accept them.

Where do I send the original documents?

Please bring or courier them to 135 Middle Road #05-11, Bylands Building, Singapore 188975. We open Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 6.00pm, and we close between 1.00pm and 2.15pm. To arrange a time, call +65 6338 1810.