J.Lee
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Owed salary or dismissed unfairly? Singapore employees must generally start with mediation at TADM before filing at the Employment Claims Tribunals, and strict time limits apply. This guide sets out the routes, limits and deadlines.
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Divorce in Singapore requires proof that the marriage has irretrievably broken down, shown through one of six facts including divorce by mutual agreement. This guide explains eligibility, the process, and the ancillary matters: children, assets and maintenance.
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If a loved one dies without a will, the estate is distributed under the Intestate Succession Act 1967 and someone must generally apply to the Family Justice Courts for Letters of Administration, though not every estate needs a court grant. This guide explains who may apply, the distribution rules and the process.
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When someone dies leaving a will, the executor usually needs a Grant of Probate from the Family Justice Courts before banks and other institutions will release the estate. Here is how the process works, what documents you need, and how long it takes.
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An LPA lets you appoint someone you trust to make decisions for you if you lose mental capacity. This guide covers the Mental Capacity Act 2008 framework, fees, certificate issuers, and what happens if you have no LPA.
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A will in Singapore must satisfy the formal requirements of the Wills Act 1838. This guide explains who can make a will, the witnessing rules, what happens if you die without one, and when to engage a lawyer.
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The Ministry of Social and Family Development confirmed the LPA application fee waiver is now permanent for Singapore citizens. Here’s what changed and how to apply.
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Singapore’s Workplace Fairness Act takes effect in 2027. A practical guide to the five protected characteristics, employer duties and employee remedies.
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Singapore tabled new legislation tackling workplace fairness on 12 November 2024. While the Workplace Fairness Bill is only in its first reading, and is expected to only come into effect in year 2026/2027, the proposed legislation has wide implications on medium and large-sized enterprises. If you are in charge of a business, or are a…
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A simple Google search would show the basics of a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). The LPA is a legal document and a deed, which allows a person who is at least 21 years of age (‘Donor‘), to voluntarily appoint one or more persons (‘Donee(s)‘) to make decisions and act on his/her behalf if he/she loses mental capacity one…