PROBATE \u00b7 ADMINISTRATION \u00b7 RESEALING<\/p>\n<\/div>
Singapore probate lawyers<\/h1><\/div>When a family member dies, you may need a court grant before you can deal with their bank accounts, property or other assets.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Loh Eben Ong LLP handles applications for Grant of Probate, Letters of Administration and resealing of eligible foreign grants. Our probate lawyers review the documents, prepare the application and attend to court filing.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Get a probate quote<\/span><\/a><\/div>Submit details online<\/span><\/a><\/div>Book a probate appointment<\/span><\/a><\/div>Established in 1994 \u00b7 Middle Road, Singapore<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Which grant may you need?<\/h2><\/div>The starting points are whether there is a valid will, who can apply and whether a foreign court has already issued a grant.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
There is a will<\/p>\n<\/div>
Grant of Probate<\/h3><\/div>Usually, the executor named in a valid will applies. The grant confirms the executor’s authority to administer the estate in accordance with the will.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
There is no valid will<\/p>\n<\/div>
Letters of Administration<\/h3><\/div>The court appoints an administrator. Entitlement and priority to apply depend on the applicable succession rules and the family circumstances.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
There is a foreign grant<\/p>\n<\/div>
Resealing in Singapore<\/h3><\/div>An eligible foreign grant may be resealed to deal with Singapore assets. Not every foreign grant qualifies; a fresh Singapore application may be needed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Who can apply?<\/h2><\/div>An applicant will generally need to be at least 21 and have mental capacity. For probate, the named executor applies. For administration, being a relative does not by itself give priority over other entitled beneficiaries.<\/p>\n<\/div>
If there is a will but no executor able and willing to act, Letters of Administration with the Will Annexed may be appropriate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Tell us about these matters early<\/h2><\/div>\n- A missing original will, an executor who has died or does not wish to act, or a disagreement about the estate.<\/li>\n
- Beneficiaries under 21 or persons who lack mental capacity.<\/li>\n
- A deceased person domiciled overseas, a foreign will or grant, or documents in another language.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
These may affect the evidence, administrators, bond or sureties required. This page concerns non-contentious applications; a dispute needs a separate assessment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Do you need a grant for every asset?<\/h2><\/div>A bank, insurer or other institution may require a grant before releasing assets held in the deceased’s sole name. The answer depends on the assets and how they are held.<\/p>\n<\/div>
CPF savings follow the CPF nomination and statutory distribution process. Property held in joint tenancy generally passes to the surviving joint owner, although further title or mortgage steps may be needed. A share held as tenant in common forms part of the estate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
For a small estate<\/h3><\/div>If the estate does not exceed S$50,000, check whether the Public Trustee can administer it before paying for a grant application. Eligibility conditions and exclusions apply; the value alone is not enough.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Check Public Trustee eligibility<\/span><\/a><\/div>
When a family member dies, you may need a court grant before you can deal with their bank accounts, property or other assets.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Loh Eben Ong LLP handles applications for Grant of Probate, Letters of Administration and resealing of eligible foreign grants. Our probate lawyers review the documents, prepare the application and attend to court filing.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Established in 1994 \u00b7 Middle Road, Singapore<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Which grant may you need?<\/h2><\/div>The starting points are whether there is a valid will, who can apply and whether a foreign court has already issued a grant.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
There is a will<\/p>\n<\/div>
Grant of Probate<\/h3><\/div>Usually, the executor named in a valid will applies. The grant confirms the executor’s authority to administer the estate in accordance with the will.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
There is no valid will<\/p>\n<\/div>
Letters of Administration<\/h3><\/div>The court appoints an administrator. Entitlement and priority to apply depend on the applicable succession rules and the family circumstances.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
There is a foreign grant<\/p>\n<\/div>
Resealing in Singapore<\/h3><\/div>An eligible foreign grant may be resealed to deal with Singapore assets. Not every foreign grant qualifies; a fresh Singapore application may be needed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Who can apply?<\/h2><\/div>An applicant will generally need to be at least 21 and have mental capacity. For probate, the named executor applies. For administration, being a relative does not by itself give priority over other entitled beneficiaries.<\/p>\n<\/div>
If there is a will but no executor able and willing to act, Letters of Administration with the Will Annexed may be appropriate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Tell us about these matters early<\/h2><\/div>\n- A missing original will, an executor who has died or does not wish to act, or a disagreement about the estate.<\/li>\n
- Beneficiaries under 21 or persons who lack mental capacity.<\/li>\n
- A deceased person domiciled overseas, a foreign will or grant, or documents in another language.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
These may affect the evidence, administrators, bond or sureties required. This page concerns non-contentious applications; a dispute needs a separate assessment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Do you need a grant for every asset?<\/h2><\/div>A bank, insurer or other institution may require a grant before releasing assets held in the deceased’s sole name. The answer depends on the assets and how they are held.<\/p>\n<\/div>
CPF savings follow the CPF nomination and statutory distribution process. Property held in joint tenancy generally passes to the surviving joint owner, although further title or mortgage steps may be needed. A share held as tenant in common forms part of the estate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
For a small estate<\/h3><\/div>If the estate does not exceed S$50,000, check whether the Public Trustee can administer it before paying for a grant application. Eligibility conditions and exclusions apply; the value alone is not enough.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Check Public Trustee eligibility<\/span><\/a><\/div>
The starting points are whether there is a valid will, who can apply and whether a foreign court has already issued a grant.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
There is a will<\/p>\n<\/div>
Grant of Probate<\/h3><\/div>Usually, the executor named in a valid will applies. The grant confirms the executor’s authority to administer the estate in accordance with the will.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
There is no valid will<\/p>\n<\/div>
Letters of Administration<\/h3><\/div>The court appoints an administrator. Entitlement and priority to apply depend on the applicable succession rules and the family circumstances.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
There is a foreign grant<\/p>\n<\/div>
Resealing in Singapore<\/h3><\/div>An eligible foreign grant may be resealed to deal with Singapore assets. Not every foreign grant qualifies; a fresh Singapore application may be needed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Who can apply?<\/h2><\/div>An applicant will generally need to be at least 21 and have mental capacity. For probate, the named executor applies. For administration, being a relative does not by itself give priority over other entitled beneficiaries.<\/p>\n<\/div>
If there is a will but no executor able and willing to act, Letters of Administration with the Will Annexed may be appropriate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Tell us about these matters early<\/h2><\/div>\n- A missing original will, an executor who has died or does not wish to act, or a disagreement about the estate.<\/li>\n
- Beneficiaries under 21 or persons who lack mental capacity.<\/li>\n
- A deceased person domiciled overseas, a foreign will or grant, or documents in another language.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
These may affect the evidence, administrators, bond or sureties required. This page concerns non-contentious applications; a dispute needs a separate assessment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Do you need a grant for every asset?<\/h2><\/div>A bank, insurer or other institution may require a grant before releasing assets held in the deceased’s sole name. The answer depends on the assets and how they are held.<\/p>\n<\/div>
CPF savings follow the CPF nomination and statutory distribution process. Property held in joint tenancy generally passes to the surviving joint owner, although further title or mortgage steps may be needed. A share held as tenant in common forms part of the estate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
For a small estate<\/h3><\/div>If the estate does not exceed S$50,000, check whether the Public Trustee can administer it before paying for a grant application. Eligibility conditions and exclusions apply; the value alone is not enough.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Check Public Trustee eligibility<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Usually, the executor named in a valid will applies. The grant confirms the executor’s authority to administer the estate in accordance with the will.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
There is no valid will<\/p>\n<\/div>
Letters of Administration<\/h3><\/div>The court appoints an administrator. Entitlement and priority to apply depend on the applicable succession rules and the family circumstances.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
There is a foreign grant<\/p>\n<\/div>
Resealing in Singapore<\/h3><\/div>An eligible foreign grant may be resealed to deal with Singapore assets. Not every foreign grant qualifies; a fresh Singapore application may be needed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Who can apply?<\/h2><\/div>An applicant will generally need to be at least 21 and have mental capacity. For probate, the named executor applies. For administration, being a relative does not by itself give priority over other entitled beneficiaries.<\/p>\n<\/div>
If there is a will but no executor able and willing to act, Letters of Administration with the Will Annexed may be appropriate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Tell us about these matters early<\/h2><\/div>\n- A missing original will, an executor who has died or does not wish to act, or a disagreement about the estate.<\/li>\n
- Beneficiaries under 21 or persons who lack mental capacity.<\/li>\n
- A deceased person domiciled overseas, a foreign will or grant, or documents in another language.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
These may affect the evidence, administrators, bond or sureties required. This page concerns non-contentious applications; a dispute needs a separate assessment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Do you need a grant for every asset?<\/h2><\/div>A bank, insurer or other institution may require a grant before releasing assets held in the deceased’s sole name. The answer depends on the assets and how they are held.<\/p>\n<\/div>
CPF savings follow the CPF nomination and statutory distribution process. Property held in joint tenancy generally passes to the surviving joint owner, although further title or mortgage steps may be needed. A share held as tenant in common forms part of the estate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
For a small estate<\/h3><\/div>If the estate does not exceed S$50,000, check whether the Public Trustee can administer it before paying for a grant application. Eligibility conditions and exclusions apply; the value alone is not enough.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Check Public Trustee eligibility<\/span><\/a><\/div>
The court appoints an administrator. Entitlement and priority to apply depend on the applicable succession rules and the family circumstances.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
There is a foreign grant<\/p>\n<\/div>
Resealing in Singapore<\/h3><\/div>An eligible foreign grant may be resealed to deal with Singapore assets. Not every foreign grant qualifies; a fresh Singapore application may be needed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Who can apply?<\/h2><\/div>An applicant will generally need to be at least 21 and have mental capacity. For probate, the named executor applies. For administration, being a relative does not by itself give priority over other entitled beneficiaries.<\/p>\n<\/div>
If there is a will but no executor able and willing to act, Letters of Administration with the Will Annexed may be appropriate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Tell us about these matters early<\/h2><\/div>\n- A missing original will, an executor who has died or does not wish to act, or a disagreement about the estate.<\/li>\n
- Beneficiaries under 21 or persons who lack mental capacity.<\/li>\n
- A deceased person domiciled overseas, a foreign will or grant, or documents in another language.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
These may affect the evidence, administrators, bond or sureties required. This page concerns non-contentious applications; a dispute needs a separate assessment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Do you need a grant for every asset?<\/h2><\/div>A bank, insurer or other institution may require a grant before releasing assets held in the deceased’s sole name. The answer depends on the assets and how they are held.<\/p>\n<\/div>
CPF savings follow the CPF nomination and statutory distribution process. Property held in joint tenancy generally passes to the surviving joint owner, although further title or mortgage steps may be needed. A share held as tenant in common forms part of the estate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
For a small estate<\/h3><\/div>If the estate does not exceed S$50,000, check whether the Public Trustee can administer it before paying for a grant application. Eligibility conditions and exclusions apply; the value alone is not enough.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Check Public Trustee eligibility<\/span><\/a><\/div>
An eligible foreign grant may be resealed to deal with Singapore assets. Not every foreign grant qualifies; a fresh Singapore application may be needed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Who can apply?<\/h2><\/div>An applicant will generally need to be at least 21 and have mental capacity. For probate, the named executor applies. For administration, being a relative does not by itself give priority over other entitled beneficiaries.<\/p>\n<\/div>
If there is a will but no executor able and willing to act, Letters of Administration with the Will Annexed may be appropriate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Tell us about these matters early<\/h2><\/div>\n- A missing original will, an executor who has died or does not wish to act, or a disagreement about the estate.<\/li>\n
- Beneficiaries under 21 or persons who lack mental capacity.<\/li>\n
- A deceased person domiciled overseas, a foreign will or grant, or documents in another language.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
These may affect the evidence, administrators, bond or sureties required. This page concerns non-contentious applications; a dispute needs a separate assessment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Do you need a grant for every asset?<\/h2><\/div>A bank, insurer or other institution may require a grant before releasing assets held in the deceased’s sole name. The answer depends on the assets and how they are held.<\/p>\n<\/div>
CPF savings follow the CPF nomination and statutory distribution process. Property held in joint tenancy generally passes to the surviving joint owner, although further title or mortgage steps may be needed. A share held as tenant in common forms part of the estate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
For a small estate<\/h3><\/div>If the estate does not exceed S$50,000, check whether the Public Trustee can administer it before paying for a grant application. Eligibility conditions and exclusions apply; the value alone is not enough.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Check Public Trustee eligibility<\/span><\/a><\/div>
An applicant will generally need to be at least 21 and have mental capacity. For probate, the named executor applies. For administration, being a relative does not by itself give priority over other entitled beneficiaries.<\/p>\n<\/div>
If there is a will but no executor able and willing to act, Letters of Administration with the Will Annexed may be appropriate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Tell us about these matters early<\/h2><\/div>\n- A missing original will, an executor who has died or does not wish to act, or a disagreement about the estate.<\/li>\n
- Beneficiaries under 21 or persons who lack mental capacity.<\/li>\n
- A deceased person domiciled overseas, a foreign will or grant, or documents in another language.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
These may affect the evidence, administrators, bond or sureties required. This page concerns non-contentious applications; a dispute needs a separate assessment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Do you need a grant for every asset?<\/h2><\/div>A bank, insurer or other institution may require a grant before releasing assets held in the deceased’s sole name. The answer depends on the assets and how they are held.<\/p>\n<\/div>
CPF savings follow the CPF nomination and statutory distribution process. Property held in joint tenancy generally passes to the surviving joint owner, although further title or mortgage steps may be needed. A share held as tenant in common forms part of the estate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
For a small estate<\/h3><\/div>If the estate does not exceed S$50,000, check whether the Public Trustee can administer it before paying for a grant application. Eligibility conditions and exclusions apply; the value alone is not enough.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Check Public Trustee eligibility<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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- A missing original will, an executor who has died or does not wish to act, or a disagreement about the estate.<\/li>\n
- Beneficiaries under 21 or persons who lack mental capacity.<\/li>\n
- A deceased person domiciled overseas, a foreign will or grant, or documents in another language.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
These may affect the evidence, administrators, bond or sureties required. This page concerns non-contentious applications; a dispute needs a separate assessment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Do you need a grant for every asset?<\/h2><\/div>
A bank, insurer or other institution may require a grant before releasing assets held in the deceased’s sole name. The answer depends on the assets and how they are held.<\/p>\n<\/div>
CPF savings follow the CPF nomination and statutory distribution process. Property held in joint tenancy generally passes to the surviving joint owner, although further title or mortgage steps may be needed. A share held as tenant in common forms part of the estate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
For a small estate<\/h3><\/div>
If the estate does not exceed S$50,000, check whether the Public Trustee can administer it before paying for a grant application. Eligibility conditions and exclusions apply; the value alone is not enough.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Check Public Trustee eligibility<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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