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Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills

Practical guidance on drafting, updating, and validating wills to ensure your wishes are clearly carried out.

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How to Build a Family Bank for Generations in Singapore
Discover how a Family Bank structure helps Singapore families organise, protect and pass on wealth in a responsible way.
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Trusts, SNTC and SNSS: Support for Special Needs Families
From daily expenses to long‑term care, this guide shows how SNTC, SNSS and basic estate planning can help you plan ahead with confidence.
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Do I Need a Will or Trust If I’m Not Wealthy?
Learn why ordinary Singaporeans still need a Will or simple Trust. Protect loved ones, avoid delays and keep your estate plan clear and stress free.
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Why Estate Planning is an Act of Love, Not Wealth
Your legacy is more than money. It's the love and security you leave behind. A simple plan ensures your family is safe and cared for, always.
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What Makes a Will Invalid in Singapore? Key Factors to Know
Don't risk your Will being declared invalid. Discover Singapore's legal requirements and essential steps for creating a valid last testament.
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Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Writing a Will in Singapore
Writing a Will in Singapore? Discover 10 crucial mistakes to avoid for a document that protects your estate and ensures your Will is clear, and legally binding....
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Understanding the Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in Singapore
An LPA ensures your preferences are upheld if you lose mental capacity. Learn the differences between LPA Form 1 and Form 2 for tailored solutions.
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Estate Planning Strategies for Business Owners in Singapore
Discover essential estate planning strategies for business owners in Singapore. Learn how to secure your legacy, and ensure business continuity.
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Starting Estate Planning: A Step-by-Step Guide for Peace of Mind
Understand the significance and advantages of estate planning. Learn more with our in-depth step-by-step guide to protect your assets and family in Singapore.
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15 Common Mistakes Executors Make in Singapore and How to Avoid Them
Equip yourself with the knowledge to avoid common Executor mistakes in Singapore, ensuring the wishes of the deceased are respected and executed smoothly.
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Can a Foreigner Make a Will in Singapore?
Guide for Foreigners on Estate Planning in Singapore: Learn about making a Will, key considerations, and navigating local regulations.
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How Often Should You Update Your Will?
Learn when to update your Will to ensure it reflects your current wishes. Discover the life events that trigger the need for a Will revision.
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Who should the Executor of my Will be?
Choosing an executor in a will can be complex. Learn how to make the right choice for an executor in your will with our comprehensive guide.
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Comprehensive Will Writing for Legacy Protection
Secure Your Family's Future: Comprehensive Will Writing for Legacy Protection
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How do I Write my Will in Singapore?
Writing a Will in Singapore is an important legal step to ensure that your wishes regarding the distribution of your assets are carried out after your passing. A...
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Will vs. Trust: Understanding the Key Differences in Estate Planning
It’s important for individuals to consult with experienced estate planning professionals before deciding whether to have a Will, Trust, or both. Each person’s...
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ABSD (Trust) won’t impact those who have Standby Trusts with pour-over
The Ministry of Finance on 8 May 2022 announced that an Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) of 35% will be imposed for the transfer of residential property into...
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Foreign Grantor Trust for Non-US Tax Residents
Discover the advantages and limitations of Foreign Grantor Trusts. Learn how PreceptsGroup can help you navigate the complexities of US tax laws.
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Estate Planning In Indonesia Faces Pandemic-Driven Challenges
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has been significant on the estate planning landscape in Indonesia.
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Signficant changes to Taxation of Foreign Income Source | Precepts Group
Update on Malaysia 2022 Budget Proposals
The Malaysian 2022 Budget announced on 29 October 2021 was passed into law as the Finance Act 2021 on December 31, 2021.
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Distribution of joint ownership assets in wills and trust in Singapore | Precepts Group
Joint ownership and accompanying woes
Joint ownership isn't bulletproof. Learn how resulting trusts and the law of survivorship affect your assets, and why proper Will writing matters.
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The Singapore Landed Residential Property Report
Discover how Singapore's landed properties performed in 2021. Insights into price growth, demand, and government measures affecting the market.
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The Risks Of Delaying The Writing Of Your Will
Delaying your Will could lead to unintended asset distribution. Secure your legacy by understanding the pitfalls of self-written Wills and act promptly.
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Professional Executor Expedites Estate Settlements
Professional executors simplify complex estates. Learn how Precepts Trustee resolves disputes and secures family inheritances seamlessly.
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What is a Person’s “Domicile” and Its Relevance for Probate and Administration | Precepts Group
What is a Person’s “Domicile” and Its Relevance for Probate and Administration
A person’s domicile is basically the place where he intends to make his permanent or ultimate home and where he will return to, even if he may presently reside somewhere...
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Importance Of Planning the Perwalian (Legal Guardianship)
Tri Djoko Santoso AEPP®, CFP® Founder, LN Consulting Tri Djoko Santoso CFP®, AEPP® is the founder of a leading financial planning school in Indonesia. His school...
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Case Study Relating to the Validity of Wills | Precepts Group
Case Study Relating to the Validity of Wills
A Battle of Wills and the Propounder Having the Burden of Proof to Show Mental Capacity
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Malaysian Estate Planning Trends
Sam Chan LLB, CLP Assistant General Manager Franchise Development & Training  Rockwills Corporation Sdn Bhd Estate Planning with a holistic approach had started...
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What are Digital Assets?
Digital assets comprise electronic records and information, documents, literary works, images and even money in electronic form stored in computers, hard disks,...
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Tracing Beneficiaries
Learn about the difficulties in tracing beneficiaries in the absence of a Will, featuring real examples and expert insights from Mr Lee Chiwi.
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Estate Planning for Divorcees (part 2)
Lisa Gay (Business Development Executive, Marketing) caught up with Ms Lim Kim Hong (Advocate & Solicitor, Sole Proprietor, Kim & Co.) and Tan Hwee Heng...
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The Default Intestacy Law May Have Unintended Consequences
The default mechanism of the intestate distribution gives the estate of the deceased to the persons whom the law deems to be the people closest to the deceased in...
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Appointing the Executor and Trustee
The spouse, children or immediate family members are often the logical choice for the appointment as executors and trustees.
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Guardianship in a Will
When a parent has any minor children aged under 21, one of the priorities when writing a Will would be to make a provision for a trusted friend or family member......
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Criteria in selecting a suitable executor and trustee
The spouse, children or immediate family members are often the logical choice for the appointment as executors and trustees.
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Legal Requirements for Valid Wills
There are some basic legal requirements for a will to be valid under the Wills Act (Cap 352).
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Challenges faced by Executor and Trustee
“I did not receive one nickel of the money and yet my reputation was tarnished!”
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Helping Families through our Estate Administration Work
Over the years, we have helped many families in administrating their family members’ estates. In some cases, the estate administration was extremely chall
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Estate Case Sample: Estate of MMK
In one of the more prominent cases we’ve had in recent years, the Estate of MMK case ended after a long-drawn-out 4 years of legal proceedings.
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The Role of Executors and Trustee (Part Two)
One of the most common issues for the individual executor or trustee is the failure to identify,
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The Role of Executors and Trustee (Part One)
When a family member passes away leaving a Will, the appointed Executor will step in to act as the personal representative
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Estate Administration for Insolvent Estates
Learn the process of managing insolvent estates. Discover how PreceptsGroup provided relief and expert guidance in estate administration.
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5 Issues to Take Note When Addressing Overseas Assets in Your Singapore Will
Find out how different jurisdictions affect your Will's validity and learn the pros and cons of having multiple Wills for international assets
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PRIVATE TRUST COMPANY (PTC)
The use of trust for legacy and succession planning has its significant merits but there are some limitations. The use of trusts for legacy and succession
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Guardianships are they really worth it?
Most of us have probably come across the term "Guardian" or "Guardianship", but have you ever stopped to think about whether this is something you need to
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