Estate Planning, Wills And Trusts For Financial Services Professional
Programme Structure
This is structured to kickstart your knowledge in Estate Planning. The trainers are senior and qualified practitioners who are experienced and passionate in Estate Planning.
Objectives
We will equip you with practical and marketing-based knowledge by using estate planning solutions to enhance your professional services.
Learn how to leverage on the Precepts Platform to provide Estate Planning services and enable you to provide a total wealth planning solution to your client.
Part 1: Estate Planning, Wills And Trusts For Financial Services Professional 3-Day Course Outline
Day 1
- Introduction to Estate Planning
- Overview of Estate Planning
- Intestate Succession Act
- Appointment of Administrator
- Application of Letter of Administration
- Circumstances where sureties are required
- Revocation of a Will
- Wills Consideration
- About the Testator
- Location of Assets & Attestation
- The duties of the Executor & Trustee
- Introduction to Estate Administration
- Grant of Probate vs Letter of Administration
- Guardian of Minor Children
- Beneficiaries
- Types of Specific Gifts – Movable & Immovable
- Insurance Nominations
- CPF Nomination
- Residuary Estate
- Testamentary Trust
- Digital Assets
Day 2
- Singapore Real Estate
- Dealing with Cross-Border Assets
- Risk Management Aspects of Will Writing
- Will Custody Services
- Case Studies
Day 3
- Introduction to Trust
- Differences between Will & Trust
- Parties to a Trust
- Categories of Trusts
- Purposes of creating a Trust
- Ways in using the Trust
- Applications of Life Insurance Trust
- Lasting Power of Attorney
- Some Planning Considerations
- Introducing, Facilitating and Creating Trusts
- Regulations of Trust Companies
- Quick look at Muslims
- Quick look at Persons with Special Needs
Part 2: Precepts Platform
1. Kickstart Programme through an Estate Planning Course
- Part 1
- Wills Training – 2 days
- Trust Training – 1 day
- Part 2
- Onboarding Precepts + Exam – 2 days
2. Kickstarter Kit
- Precepts Name Card
- Training Booklets
- Brochures
- Access to our Presentation Slide Decks
- Access to a Library of Resources and past talks/sharing sessions
3. Exclusive Discounts
- Discount on your own & spouse’s Will & Trust
4. Additional 3 income streams for services finalised
- Immediate
- Recurring
- Deferred
5. Direct access to Precepts’ Products & Services to extend your range of services
- Consultation for Will writing
- Safe keeping of Will in a secured facility
- Trust Set up
- Professional Executor
- Licensed Trust Company with MAS for Trusteeship
- Lasting Power of Attorney Form 1 & 2
- Setting up of Singapore & offshore companies
6. Continuous training and support from Precepts
- Learn to use our online proprietary will writing system to key in the client’s instructions for drafting
- Attend our regular Workshops conducted by fellow Practitioners
- Attend our Essential Sharing Sessions throughout the year on relevant Estate Planning Topics
- Invite your clients to our Monthly Estate Planning Talk
- Re-attend our Estate Planning Course as a refresher
*These are provided mostly on a complimentary and sign-up basis.
Course Dates
3 Days Schedule: Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts for Financial Services Professionals
IBF-FTS Course (18 hours)
Objectives:
- Gain knowledge by deep diving into Estate Planning concepts and solutions
- Learn about Wealth Distribution strategies
Time & Location:
- 9 am to 5pm
- Precepts Office #06-17 International Plaza
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Estate Planning, Wills And Trusts For
Financial Services Professional 3-Day Course Dates |
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May 2026
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12-14 (Tue - Thu)
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Jun 2026
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9-11 (Tue - Thu)
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Jul 2026
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7-9 (Tue - Thu)
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Aug 2026
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11-13 (Tue - Thu)
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Sep 2026
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15-17 (Tue - Thu)
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Oct 2026
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13-15 (Tue - Thu)
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Nov 2026
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10-12 (Tue - Thu)
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Dec 2026
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8-10 (Tue - Thu)
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3-Day Course Pricing
- Course Fee: $1,253.50
- 70% Funding (Aged 40 years old and above, capped at $500), Net fee payable: $753.50
- 30% Funding (Aged below 40 years old), Net fee payable: $908.50
Prices after gst.
Pre-requisites to qualify for IBF Funding:
- Working in a Singapore-based financial Institution regulated by MAS
- Singapore Citizen / SPR
- Physically residing in Singapore
AEPP® Certification Programme
The Associate Estate Planning Practitioner (AEPP®) designation certification programme is a 2-day marketing-based course for professional financial advisers to enable them to offer estate and succession planning advice to enhance their core services. Since 2009, this programme addresses the growing needs of the mass affluent for a comprehensive discussion on estate and succession planning in Asia. It has to date benefited more than 4000 practitioners in Asia within the banking and financial planning industry as they are now equipped with knowledge of another topic that expands their advisory scope.
Upon completion and passing of an examination, participants will be able to add the AEPP® designation to their professional qualification title/ credentials. The accreditation of The Associate Estate Planning Practitioner (AEPP® ) is awarded by the Society of Will Writers of the United Kingdom and the Estate Planning Practitioners Limited (EPPL).
AEPP® Certification Pricing
- Course Fee: $1,308.00
- One-time Designation Fee: $272.50
- 70% Funding (Aged 40 years old and above, capped at $500), Net fee payable: $1,080.50
- 30% Funding (Aged below 40 years old), Net fee payable: $1,220.50
Prices after gst.
Pre-requisites to qualify for IBF Funding:
- Working in a Singapore-based financial Institution regulated by MAS
- Singapore Citizen / SPR
- Physically residing in Singapore
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Associate Estate Planning Practitioner (AEPP®)
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May 2026
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5-6 (Tue-Wed)
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Jun 2026
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2-3 (Tue - Wed)
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Jul 2026
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30 Jun - 1 Jul (Tue - Wed)
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Aug 2026
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4-5 (Tue - Wed)
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Sep 2026
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1-2 (Tue - Wed)
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Oct 2026
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6-7 (Tue - Wed)
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Nov 2026
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3-4 (Tue - Wed)
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Dec 2026
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1-2 (Tue - Wed)
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AEPP® Advanced Modules
In Singapore, participants of the AEPP® programme can tap on the Financial Training Scheme (FTS), known as IBF-FTS funding to subsidise their training fee and also clock in their mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours.
- Receiving high-value practical knowledge that can be applied to their current practice immediately and stay ahead of their competitors.
- Gaining access to the expertise of practitioners of estate planning who are able to relate real-life case studies and their applications.
- Having the ability to apply the practical concepts taught in this programme.
AEPP® Advanced Modules Course Dates
Strategic Trust Planning For HNW Families 高净值家族信托战略规划 (Mandarin Course)
- 1 Day 9am – 6pm
- 22 Jan (Thu), 22 Apr (Wed), 28 Jul (Tue)
Unlocking Advisory Potential in Family Offices & Family Wealth Management
- 1 Day 9am – 5pm
- 17 Mar (Tue), 16 Jun (Tue)
Engaging HNWI Clients & Understanding Banks HNWI Offerings
- 1 Day 9am – 5pm
- 26 Feb (Thu)
AEPP® Advanced: Strategic Trust Planning For HNW Families Testimonials
AEPP® Advanced: Unlocking Advisory Potential in Family Offices & Family Wealth Management Testimonials
AEPP® Advanced: Engaging HNWI Clients & Understanding Banks HNWI Offerings
Unlocking Advisory Potential in Family Offices & Family Wealth Management
(Newly revamped!)
Buy Sell Arrangement For Business Owners
We are currently refreshing the contents for this module. Please stay tuned for more updates!
Estate Planning and Trusts Relating to Real Estate
We are currently refreshing the contents for this module. Please stay tuned for more updates!
Wealth Transfer of Real Estate for Financial Services Professional
We are currently refreshing the contents for this module. Please stay tuned for more updates!
Calendar for All Courses
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Practitioner Pathway Courses
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Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts for Financial Services Professionals
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3 Days
Day 1: 9am to 5pm Day 1: 9am to 5pm Day 3: 9am to 5pm |
12-14
May Tue - Thu |
9-11
Jun Tue - Thu |
7-9
Jul Tue - Thu |
11-13
Aug Tue - Thu |
15-17
Sep Tue - Thu |
13-15
Oct Tue - Thu |
10-12
Nov Tue - Thu |
8-10
Dec Tue - Thu |
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2-days Onboarding
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2 Days
Day 1: 9am to 5pm Day 1: 9am to 5pm |
22, 25
May Fri, following Mon |
18-19
Jun Thu - Fri (Second class opened!) or 24-25 Jun Wed - Thu |
22-23
Jul Wed - Thu |
25-26
Aug Tue - Wed |
30 Sep-1 Oct
Wed - Thu |
28-29
Oct Wed - Thu |
25-26
Nov Wed - Thu |
17-18
Dec Thu - Fri |
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Knowledge Pathway Courses
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Associate Estate Planning Practitioner (AEPP®)
Certification Programme |
2 Days
Day 1: 9am - 5pm Day 2: 9am - 5pm |
5-6
May Tue - Wed |
2-3
Jun Tue - Wed |
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Tue - Wed |
4-5
Aug Tue - Wed |
1-2
Sep Tue - Wed |
6-7
Oct Tue - Wed |
3-4
Nov Tue - Wed |
1-2
Dec Tue - Wed |
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Advanced Module –
Engaging HNWI Clients & Understanding Banks HNWI Offerings (NEW) |
1 Day: 9am – 5pm
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Advanced Module –
Unlocking Advisory Potential in Family Offices & Family Wealth Management (Newly revamped!) |
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