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Estate planning involves arranging the management and disposal of a person’s estate during life and after death. Wills are legal documents specifying how one’s assets should be distributed posthumously.
Estate planning and drafting wills are essential legal processes in Singapore that ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes after your death. Estate planning involves organizing your assets and finances to maximize benefits for your beneficiaries, often encompassing wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. It provides clarity and security for your loved ones, reducing potential disputes and legal complications.
A will, a crucial component of estate planning, is a legal document where you, the testator, designate individuals or entities to manage your estate and distribute your assets after your passing. In Singapore, wills are governed by the Wills Act, ensuring they are executed in line with your intentions.
Key aspects of will-making in Singapore include:
Without a valid will, your assets will be distributed according to the Intestate Succession Act, which might not align with your personal wishes. Therefore, consulting with a legal professional in estate planning ensures your will is valid, comprehensive, and tailored to your unique circumstances.
Crafting legally sound wills tailored to your specific needs and regularly reviewing them to ensure they remain up-to-date with life changes.
Setting up trusts for asset protection and tailored distribution, providing a secure way to manage your estate for the benefit of your beneficiaries.
Preparing LPAs to appoint individuals to manage your welfare and financial affairs should you become unable to do so yourself.
Assisting executors and beneficiaries through the probate process, ensuring efficient administration of your estate.
Advising on estate duty, gift tax, and other financial implications to maximize the value of your estate for your beneficiaries.
Establishing guardianship directives for minors or dependents in your care.
Creating comprehensive asset inventories, including overseas properties, and advising on effective asset management strategies.
Providing specialized advice for business owners to ensure smooth transition and continuity.
Ensuring all estate planning activities are in compliance with current Singapore law, offering peace of mind and legal protection.
By combining these services, we provide a holistic approach to estate planning and wills, tailored to meet the unique needs and circumstances of each individual in Singapore.
Choosing us for your estate planning and wills in Singapore offers numerous benefits:
Expertise in Singapore Law: Our team has extensive knowledge and experience in Singapore’s legal system, ensuring your estate plan and will are compliant with current laws and regulations.
Personalized Service: We understand that each individual’s situation is unique. Our services are tailored to meet your specific needs, ensuring that your estate plan reflects your wishes accurately.
Comprehensive Solutions: From drafting wills to setting up trusts and managing probate processes, we offer a full range of estate planning services, providing a one-stop solution for all your needs.
Attention to Detail: We meticulously handle every aspect of your estate planning, ensuring that no detail is overlooked, which is crucial for the effective management and distribution of your estate.
Confidentiality and Trust: We uphold the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism, building a relationship of trust with our clients.
Timely and Efficient Service: We understand the importance of timely advice and action in estate planning and strive to provide efficient services without compromising on quality.
Clear Communication: Estate planning can be complex, but we make it easier for you by explaining the processes and options in clear, understandable language.
Ongoing Support and Advice: Our relationship with clients doesn’t end with the completion of a service. We offer ongoing support and advice to adapt to any changes in your life or the law.
Cost-Effective Solutions: We provide high-quality services at competitive prices, ensuring that you receive value for your investment in estate planning.
Client-Centric Approach: Your peace of mind and satisfaction are our top priorities. We are dedicated to ensuring that your estate planning process is as smooth and stress-free as possible.
By choosing us, you are ensuring that your estate planning and wills are handled with the utmost care, professionalism, and expertise, tailored to safeguard your legacy and provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
For personalized and expert assistance with your estate planning and wills in Singapore, please feel free to get in touch with us. Our team is ready to provide you with comprehensive and tailored solutions that meet your specific needs.
Key aspects of estate planning and wills include:
Will Creation: Drafting a legal document that specifies how assets should be distributed after death. This includes naming beneficiaries, appointing an executor to manage the estate, and potentially establishing guardianship for minor children.
Trust Establishment: Forming trusts to manage assets during the individual’s life and/or after death. Trusts can provide tax benefits, protect assets, and stipulate specific terms for asset distribution.
Powers of Attorney: Assigning authority to individuals (agents) to make decisions on behalf of the person if they become incapacitated. This can cover financial decisions (financial power of attorney) and healthcare decisions (healthcare power of attorney).
Healthcare Directives: Creating living wills or advance directives that specify the individual’s preferences for medical treatment and end-of-life care.
Beneficiary Designations: Ensuring retirement accounts, life insurance policies, and other accounts with designated beneficiaries are up to date.
Tax Planning: Implementing strategies to minimize estate taxes, inheritance taxes, and gift taxes, thus maximizing the value passed on to beneficiaries.
Asset Inventory: Compiling a comprehensive list of assets, liabilities, and insurance policies to provide a clear picture of the estate.
Digital Assets: Planning for the management and distribution of digital assets such as social media accounts, online bank accounts, and digital currencies.
Business Succession Planning: For business owners, establishing a plan for transferring ownership and management of the business.
Guardianship Considerations: For those with dependents, especially minor children or adults with special needs, planning for their care and financial support.
Probate and Estate Administration: Understanding and planning for the legal process of probate, through which a will is validated and the estate is administered.
Charitable Giving: Including charitable gifts or establishing charitable trusts as part of the estate plan.
Elder Law Concerns: Addressing issues such as long-term care planning and eligibility for government benefits.
Each aspect of estate planning and wills is designed to ensure that an individual’s wishes are respected regarding their assets and healthcare decisions, providing peace of mind and financial security for themselves and their loved ones.
Estate planning involves organizing your assets and affairs to ensure they are managed and distributed according to your wishes upon your death or incapacitation. It is important for ensuring that your assets are distributed efficiently, your family’s financial future is secured, and potential legal disputes are minimized.
A will is a legal document where you specify how your assets should be distributed after your death, and nominate an executor to carry out these wishes. Having a will is crucial to ensure that your assets are distributed according to your preferences, rather than default legal provisions
If you pass away without a will, your assets will be distributed according to the rules of intestacy under the Intestate Succession Act in Singapore, which may not reflect your personal wishes.
While you can write your own will, it is advisable to engage a lawyer to ensure that the will complies with legal requirements and accurately reflects your intentions, minimizing the risk of disputes
Your will should include a clear distribution plan for your assets, appointments of an executor, guardians for minor children if applicable, and any specific wishes you have regarding your estate.
In situations where the testator is incapacitated and unable to sign their will due to medical conditions or age, they may allow another person to sign the will on their behalf, provided it is done in their presence
A valid will should include personal details, a revocation clause, marital status at the time of writing, the executor’s name and information, beneficiaries, reserve/backup beneficiaries, appointment of a maximum of 2 guardians for minors, advisor’s name (such as lawyers and accountants), and a residuary clause, which indicates who will inherit the remainder of your assets
If a person dies without a will, their assets will be distributed based on Singapore’s Intestate Succession Act. The distribution varies depending on the surviving family members, such as the spouse, children, and parents
Writing a will provides control over the distribution of your assets, allows planning for dependents, and expedites the legal process. It is important to note that CPF assets and jointly owned properties or savings accounts cannot be covered in a will
With the rise of mental illnesses like dementia, the government has been encouraging Singaporeans to file an LPA by waiving the $75 fee payable to the Office of Public Guardian for the execution of the prescribed LPA Form until 31 March 2026
By combining these services, we provide a holistic approach to estate planning and wills, tailored to meet the unique needs and circumstances of each individual in Singapore.
