A myriad of complicated family and asset situations can arise from death, divorces and custody disputes, which can be very difficult to navigate. At Dentons Rodyk, we have extensive and varied experience in handling the entire process of estate and trust administration for our clients.

From obtaining necessary court orders, managing the estate or trust to transferring assets to the beneficiaries, our lawyers are prepared to help you sort out the complexities of such circumstances and ensure that you do what must be done, as expertly and expeditiously as possible. 

Insights

Future of estate planning: Probate eService

May 12, 2023

Singapore: If you are the sole executor of a will and need to apply for a Grant of Probate in Singapore to deal with the estate (i.e.: property and belongings) of someone who has passed away, you may be interested in the Probate eService, an online service launched in 2023 that simplifies the process of applying for a Grant of Probate in eligible cases. This article examines the eligibility criteria, the steps involved, and some differences between the Probate eService and the traditional probate application process.

Revisiting the law of gifts – is an intention to give enough? If not, what else must the donor do?

February 14, 2023

Singapore: A donor intends to make a cash gift to a family member but fails to follow through with the processes required at law. Should the Court give effect to the donor’s intention? In this article, we will unpack the WDS Decision, which serves as a timely reminder that an intention to give is clearly not enough; the donor must have at least done everything in her power to effect the gift. In the case of a cash gift intended to come from a bank account, the donor must have at least signed the bank transfer form and passed the bank transfer form to the bank or the donee.