Estate planning is the process of planning how you want your estate (i.e. all the assets you have at the point of death) to be managed and transferred after your death. In Singapore, estate duties or “inheritance tax” is not payable for persons dying on and after 15 February 2008. You therefore don’t have to worry about planning […]
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From Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg joining the Giving Pledge in 2010, to billionaire Warren Buffett’s pledge to give away more than 99% of his wealth, the world’s richest men have in recent years pledged to give away their wealth to philanthropic causes. Though we may not have billions to give away, you may still have […]
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Probate is the legal process of distributing an estate according to a Will. Learn more about the probate process, how to apply, and what happens if there’s no Will. Key takeaways Even if there’s a Will, a grant of probate is still required. The process of probate can take some time. You may need a […]
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Need some professional advice? The team from Consilium Law Corporation answers common queries on a range of legal issues in Singapore. Here they look at the issue of death, wills and estates. What happens if my partner dies while we are living in Singapore? Continue reading at Expat Living.
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How we can help you plan for the future Goodwins created a booklet to help you create a will that refers to the law of Singapore. It does not apply to Muslims whose estates are governed by Muslim law. From time to time the law changes, and details in this booklet (including the information relating […]
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