Estate Planning & LPA
Lasting Power of Attorney, wills, and forward-looking estate planning for Singapore families.
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You change a will in Singapore with a properly witnessed codicil or a new will, not with handwritten edits. This guide explains why marriage revokes a will under the Wills Act 1838, the contemplation-of-marriage exception, and what the Act says, and does not say, about divorce.
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Your executor carries out your will, so the choice matters. This guide explains who can act in Singapore, how many executors can take a grant, the rule on witnesses, and what happens if a named executor renounces, dies or cannot act.
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A Singapore probate lawyer on what to write down before you die: your will, letter of wishes, asset list and digital accounts. Practical, plain-English guidance.
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In Singapore, CPF savings are not part of your estate and are not covered by your will. Johnathan Lee explains CPF nominations, Public Trustee fees, and what happens to an HDB flat when an owner dies.
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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.