Basics of Writing a Will in Singapore When making a Will or Writing a Will in Singapore there are really only 2 things you absolutely must get right. They’ve both “non-negotiable”. First, your Will must say how your estate (ie everything you own) is to divided between your beneficiaries. Second, you must comply with all […]
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Executor of Will protecting infant’s inheritance
Infant beneficiaries & the Executor of Will’s role Some people worry about the safety of your infant children’s inheritance upon your passing. This is a genuine concern that needs attention when making a Will. Start by thinking of the role of the executor of your will. On the other hard, if a beneficiary is under […]
Is a Will signing witnessed via zoom valid?
Can a Will be validly made if the will maker’s signature is witnessed remotely via video call, skype, facetime or zoom? This question has arisen because COVID-19 has caused difficulties for people to come together physically in each other’s presence. Wills Act requirements – ‘in the presence of’ Section 6 (2) of the Wills Act […]
Is a Will signed digitally valid?
“Is a Will signed digitally using an electronic signature valid?” and “can I have my Will signed with my witnesses watching on Skype?” are questions that have arisen since the Global Pandemic hit. Wills Act requirements Section 6 (2) of the Wills Act requires every Will to ‘be signed at the foot or end’ of […]
Mirror Wills – what are they?
Mirror Wills explained What is a Mirror Will or what are Mirror Wills? They are wills usually made by couples (married or unmarried) that ‘mirror’ each other. They are different from identical wills. Identical wills are exactly identical to each other e.g. the same person may be appointed executor in each identical Will. With mirror […]
How to write a Will – 3 things you must get right
When making a Will in Singapore many people just google ‘How to write a Will?’ or ‘How should I make a Will?’. Really, it is more important that you get three things absolutely right if the Will is not going to be invalid. Valid Will The requirements for a valid Will can be found at […]
Foreign assets – Is a concurrent Will better?
It is not uncommon for people in Singapore to have assets located overseas. You have foreign born persons who move to Singapore but keep assets overseas. You also have Singaporeans who are born in Singapore but studied overseas, have business overseas or invest overseas. Many of these people maintain overseas bank accounts or own overseas […]
Not listing children’s names -why it’s OK
In making a Will in Singapore or writing a Will there is no legal requirement that you have to state a person’s name in full if it is possible to identify that person some other way. The practice is to provide NRIC numbers. Doing so leaves no doubts. However, if a will maker states in […]
Dealing with Real Estate in a Will
“I have a private Property and HDB in joint names with my husband. How can I transfer my share to my two children in our Wills?” This was the question we were asked earlier this week. Simple Answer If both you and your husband make the usual “standard” Will that couples with children make (see: […]
Testamentary trust and the “problem” dependent
If you have a spendthrift dependent or one who is unable manage money instead of making him/her a beneficiary of your Will you should consider creating a Testamentary Trust in your Will to protect that person’s inheritance.