Probate & Letters of Administration

Legal assistance with managing a loved one’s estate

When someone passes away, assets held in their sole name including property, bank accounts and shares, are frozen until the court appoints someone to manage them. That authority comes through a Grant of Probate (if there is a will) or Grant of Letters of Administration (if there is no will).

We strive to make this process simple and stress-free for families.
✔ Transparent fixed fees
✔ Step-by-step guidance

Who Needs This Service?

• • The deceased had assets in Singapore (property, bank accounts, shares).
  • You are the deceased’s spouse, child, or next-of-kin who needs legal authority to collate and distribute assets as an Administrator (no will).
  • You are named as an Executor in a will.

Which One Do You Need?

Not sure which applies? Send us a message — we will respond or call you within 3 working days.

What We Can Do for You

• • Identify the correct applicant (Executor or Administrator).
  • Prepare all required court documents.
  • File the application through the Family Justice Courts.
  • Render advice on the matter until the Grant is issued.

Typical Timeline for Straightforward Cases*

• • Grant of Probate: ~ 4 to 6 months
  • Letters of Administration: ~ 6 to 8 months

*subject to all assets being identified (e.g. property market value and outstanding mortgage, bank account numbers and balances as of date of death)

Documents Usually Required

• • Death Certificate
  • Original Will (if available)
  • NRIC/ID of applicant
  • List of assets (property market value and outstanding mortgage, bank accounts numbers and balances as of date of death)

If any documents are missing, additional time will be spent in obtaining the Grant.

Key Points to Remember

• • If there is no will, the Intestate Succession Act decides how assets are to be distributed.
  • Priority for applying depends on the deceased’s marital status and his / her surviving next-of-kin or relatives.
  • If several people have equal rights, they may wish to designate one or more to apply on their behalf. Those who are not applying must renounce their right to apply.
  • Family members residing overseas are not precluded from applying.