Singapore Probate Lawyers – Expert Grant of Probate & Letters of Administration Services

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Loh Eben Ong LLP is a trusted Singapore probate law firm that has assisted clients with estate administration since 1994. We handle applications for Grant of Probate, Letters of Administration, and Resealing of Foreign Grants in the Family Justice Courts of Singapore. Our experienced probate lawyers guide you through every step of the legal process, from document preparation to court filing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and peace of mind.

Our Comprehensive Probate Services

We handle all aspects of estate administration in Singapore, providing peace of mind during difficult times.

Grant of Probate

  • For estates with a valid Will
  • We assist executors in obtaining the Grant of Probate from the Family Justice Courts, providing legal authority to administer the deceased’s estate according to their testamentary wishes.
  • Court application preparation
  • Will validation process
  • Asset schedule compilation
  • Executor guidance & support
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Letters of Administration

  • For intestate estates (without a Will)
  • We guide beneficiaries through the application for Letters of Administration, ensuring the rightful next-of-kin is appointed as estate administrator under Singapore’s Intestate Succession Act.
  • Beneficiary identification
  • Administrator appointment
  • Court documentation
  • Distribution guidance
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Resealing Foreign Grants

  • We facilitate the resealing of foreign Grants of Probate or Letters of Administration in Singapore courts, enabling lawful administration of Singapore-based assets.
  • Commonwealth grants
  • Document authentication
  • Court resealing application
  • Cross-border coordination
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Singapore probate lawyers at Loh Eben Ong LLP reviewing estate administration documents

What is Probate and Resealing in Singapore?

Probate is the legal process where the Family Justice Courts in Singapore formally authorize an executor named in a Will to manage and distribute the deceased’s estate. This involves validating the Will and granting the Grant of Probate to the executor.

If the deceased did not leave a Will, a next-of-kin must apply for Letters of Administration to be legally appointed as the administrator of the estate.

In cases where a foreign Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration has already been issued outside Singapore, we assist in resealing the foreign grant in the Singapore courts, allowing the estate to be lawfully administered locally.

At Loh Eben Ong LLP, our experienced probate lawyers will guide you every step of the way—from document preparation to court filing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and peace of mind.

While probate addresses the administration of a deceased person’s estate, planning for a future loss of mental capacity during one’s lifetime is a separate matter. A Lasting Power of Attorney allows you to appoint someone to make decisions on your behalf if you later lose mental capacity. Many of our clients prepare both probate-related documents and an LPA as complementary parts of their long-term planning.

Do You Need to Apply for Probate?

When Do You Need to Apply for Probate or Administration?

  • The deceased owned assets in Singapore (e.g. bank accounts, HDB, shares)

  • The bank, HDB or insurer requires a court order

  • You are named as executor in the Will

  • There is no Will, and you are a next-of-kin

obate lawyer at Loh Eben Ong LLP consulting with client on grant of probate application

Who Can Apply for Probate?

  • Grant of Probate

    • Executor(s) named in the Will
    • Must be 21 or above

  • Letters of Administration

    • Next-of-kin (e.g. spouse, child, parent)
    • Must be 21 or above

Documents You’ll Usually Need?

  • Death certificate (original)

  • Will (if any)

  • NRIC/passport of applicant(s)

  • List of deceased’s assets

  • Relationship documents (e.g. birth/marriage certificates)

  • Refer to our Help Article

How It Works

  • Check our Probate Fees
    📝 Start Here » Probate fees

  • Submit Probate Form Online
    📝 Start Here » Probate Online

  • Review by Our Lawyers
    We confirm the required documents and next steps.

  • Meet our Probate Lawyer
    Book an Appointment

  • Sign & Submit to Court
    We prepare and file documents with the Family Justice Courts.

  • Receive Grant
    Court issues the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration.

Quick Probate FAQs

Generally, no. CPF savings are not part of a deceased person’s estate and do not require probate. The Central Provident Fund Board distributes CPF funds directly to the deceased’s CPF nominees, or to the next-of-kin under the Intestate Succession Act 1967 if no nomination was made. However, there are exceptions — for example, where the deceased had investments under the CPF Investment Scheme or had used CPF savings to purchase property, these may form part of the estate and could require probate or letters of administration. Probate may also still be required for the deceased’s other assets, such as bank accounts, property, and shares.

A straightforward, uncontested application for Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration in Singapore typically takes 4 to 8 weeks from the date of filing, depending on the court schedule and whether all supporting documents are in order. More complex matters, such as those involving overseas assets or missing documents, may take 3 to 6 months. The overall timeline also depends on how quickly the applicant can gather the required documents before filing.

Yes. Loh Eben Ong LLP regularly assists overseas clients with probate applications in Singapore. You may submit your instructions and supporting documents online through our website. Certain documents, such as the affidavit for the grant, may need to be signed before a Notary Public or a Singapore Consular officer in your country of residence and returned to us for filing. Our lawyers will guide you through the requirements.

For detailed information about the probate process in Singapore, including eligibility, required documents, and step-by-step guidance, please visit our Probate Help Centre at help.law.com.sg. You may also contact our office at +65 6338 1810 or email info@law.com.sg for a personalised response.

A Grant of Probate is issued when the deceased left a valid will. It authorises the executor named in the will to administer the estate. Letters of Administration are issued when the deceased did not leave a will (intestate). The court appoints an administrator, usually the next-of-kin, to distribute the estate in accordance with the Intestate Succession Act 1967.

Legal fees for probate depend on the complexity of the estate, the type of application (Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration), and whether there are overseas assets or other complications. You may use our online probate quote form at law.com.sg/singapore-probate-quote to obtain an estimate of the fees for your matter