What to Do When a Family Member Passes Away
1. Obtain the Death Certificate 2. Arrange Funeral and Wake 3. Notify Relatives and Friends 4. Counselling and Support Services 5. Administrative and Financial Matters
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How to Cope with Divorce
Divorce can be an emotionally difficult and overwhelming experience. The end of a long-term relationship can cause a wide range of complicated emotions, and the process of adjustment to the change can be particularly challenging. It is possible, however, to find hope in the midst of this difficult time. With guidance and support, you can
A Guide to CPF Nomination
A CPF nomination is an action that you can take, in order to specify who will receive your CPF savings (i.e. your “nominee(s)”), and how much each nominee should receive upon your demise. Find out more in this article.
Freedom of Choice for Order of Surname and Given Name, and For Husband and Wife to Have Different Surnames, But What About Countries With Patriarchy Systems?
The article below is an English translation of a newspaper article written by a journalist from a leading Japanese newspaper, Asahi Shimbun (朝日新聞) on 11th April 2021. The journalist interviewed and quoted the views of lawyer, Ng Pui Khim on the subject of name changing in Singapore.
10 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Writing Your Will
We highlight some of the common mistakes you may wish to avoid when writing your will in this article so that you may fulfill your last wishes.
Decided to divorce? Let’s get a will done
Life still goes on, yes, even after you’ve made up your mind to go separate ways from your partner. Sometimes, the unexpected happens, and one’s life may just end abruptly without any warning signs. Realistically, divorce proceedings take months, and in some cases even years, to wrap up. If you should pass away without having