Will Writing Services in Singapore

If your will is professionally drafted and is clear in contents, it helps to ensure that upon your death, your family members do not engage in disputes and the court process is simple and not costly.

Importance of Making a Will

Making a will is the simplest way to make sure that your specified assets are distributed to your chosen beneficiaries upon your death, without delay.

In Singapore, a valid will enables your appointed executor to apply to Court for a Grant of Probate to distribute your assets, upon your demise.

Without a valid will, an immediate family member will need to make application to Court for Letters of Administration upon your demise. The application for Letters of Administration often takes a longer time and incurs more costs.

Careful drafting of your will and ensuring it is properly witnessed would help to prevent legal disputes, simplify the legal process and give clear guidance for your loved ones on the manner of distribution of assets.

With a will vs without a will

	With a will	Without a will
Court document	Grant of Probate	Letters of Administration
Who applies	Your named executor	Next of kin by legal priority
Speed and complexity	Simpler process	Longer and more complex
Typical legal fees on this site	From S$1,500	From S$2,000
Family disputes	Less likely, roles are clear	Less clarity on who should apply as administrator.

Our Will Writing Services

Advice on Role and Appointment

Advice on role and appointment of executors, legal guardians (for minor children) and beneficiaries.
Specific Gifts and Bequests

Advice on specific gifts, residuary shares and charitable bequests.
Jointly Owned Properties

Advice on inheritance laws relating to jointly owned properties.
Stamp Duty Rules

Advice on stamp duty rules for property transfers in the context of property inheritance laws.
Overseas Assets Inclusion

Advice on inclusion or exclusion of assets situated outside Singapore.
Testamentary Guardianship

Advice on inclusion of clauses for testamentary guardianship of minor children.
CPF and Insurance Nominations

Advice relating to CPF nomination and life insurance nominations.
Will Storage Instructions

Provision of clear instructions for will storage.
Optional Add-ons

Optional add-ons: Lasting Power of Attorney guidance and certification services.

Will Writing Process

What to Prepare Before We Draft

Decide on who to appoint as your executor or executors. It would be preferable to appoint someone whom you can trust and you think would be likely to outlive you.

Decide on who to include as your beneficiaries and what proportion or what specific asset each beneficiary would receive.

A list of your movable assets and real estate properties situate in Singapore and overseas.

Provide details of past signed wills and of foreign wills, so we do not revoke any previous wills unintentionally.

Decide on whether to select a testamentary guardian if you have children under 21.

Be reminded to submit CPF nomination to the CPF Board at your end, as CPF funds cannot be gifted using a will.

How Signing of the Will Works

You will review and confirm the final draft with our lawyer.

You will sign the original will, in front of two witnesses at our office.

We will ensure that neither witness is a beneficiary or a spouse of the beneficiary.

We will advise you to store the original signed will safely. It is best to inform your appointed executor the place that you have kept the will.

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STEPHY Soh

I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the exceptional support and expertise Gateway Law Firm provided in handling my case throughout in this period of 2 years. Especially Ms Ng, Ms Salina and Ms May, I am truly appreciative and grateful for your guidance and efforts. Thank you once again. I'm really thankful that I've chosen Gateway, Ms Ng as my solicitor.

Mdm Teo

I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to Ms Ng Pui Khim for the assistance she has given to me concerning my divorce case. I am so grateful for Ms Ng's supreme professionalism and dedication for my case. Thank you for everything. - Regards, Mdm Teo.

Daphnegan Lee Yien

Is a helpful and professional lawyer .
So happy and no regret to engage them .

Ruth G

I have engaged Ms Pui Khim for handling my purchase of property. I quite impressed and happy with the professional services rendered by her and her assistant. The price offered also are reasonable with no hidden cost. Felt lucky to engage them to handle my purchase of property. Highly recommend to everyone!!!

Will Writing Services in Singapore

Importance of Making a Will

With a will vs without a will

Our Will Writing Services

Advice on Role and Appointment

Specific Gifts and Bequests

Jointly Owned Properties

Stamp Duty Rules

Overseas Assets Inclusion

Testamentary Guardianship

CPF and Insurance Nominations

Will Storage Instructions

Optional Add-ons