Understanding the Process of Administering an Estate Without a Will in Singapore In Singapore, when a person passes away without leaving behind a valid Will, the process of administering their estate becomes more complex. The administration of an estate ensures that the deceased’s assets are properly distributed according to the law. Without a Will, the […]

With effect from 1 July 2024, divorcing couples no longer have to play the blame-game and can simply cite mutual agreement as the reason for divorce. This would indeed be welcoming news for couples intending to go their separate ways. Currently, divorcing couples must cite at least one of the existing facts for divorce, ie. […]

One of the main benefits of holding a property under joint tenancy is the operation of the rule of survivorship. This means that the surviving owner will take ownership of the property without the hassle of going through the probate process. This manner of holding is usually recommended to spouses purchasing their matrimonial property. Parents […]

HDB’s minimum occupation period (“MOP”) policy mainly prevents HDB owners from profiting by quickly flipping their flats. HDB requires an MOP of 5 years before owners can sell their HDB flats and purchase private residential properties. An MOP of 10 years will apply for flats under the Prime Location Public Housing model[1] (e.g., city centre […]