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May 1, 2024

No Absolute Right Of Survivorship For Jointly-Owned Bank Accounts

Be aware of unintended outcomes that may result from the disposition of assets that a testator co-owns with other people upon his death, writes

March 21, 2024

Absolute Property Trust, A Case Of A Sham Trust?

The applicant is a 26-year-old Singaporean. The first and second respondents are the father and mother of the applicant. The applicant (the son) resides

October 11, 2021

Common Difficulties When Dealing with Foreign Properties in Wills

The guidance of an estate planner when a person is planning his Will is crucial if he owns overseas properties. There are a

September 12, 2021

5 Issues to Take Note When Addressing Overseas Assets in Your Will

Over the course of your life, you may have acquired overseas assets for investment purposes, as a family holiday home, etc. You may wonder

September 2, 2021

What Happens If You Die Without a Will

When someone dies without a Will, he is said to have died intestate. When that happens, none of his loved ones has any say

August 27, 2021

Prudence in Administering an Estate

A Will often stipulates the naming of an executor, be it sole executor, substitute executor, or even joint executor. Executors have a legal duty

August 20, 2021

A Closer Look at a Standby Trust Case

A Standby Trust is a passive Trust that is on standby/ in dormant mode, only activated when trigger events (mental incapacity or death) occur.

August 11, 2021

Estate Planning for Divorcees (part 1)

Lisa Gay (Business Executive, Marketing Department, Precepts) caught up with Ms Lim Kim Hong and Hwee Heng (Head of Marketing Department, Precepts) to understand

August 6, 2021

What Should British Expatriates Look Out for in Estate Planning

When you pass away you likely want to make sure that the people you leave behind are well provided for and that the assets