Wills FAQ

Every one will die one day, and one of the most common questions when one dies is whether he has made a valid Will during his lifetime.

Wills in Singapore are governed by the English Wills Act of 1837.

A Will or a Testatment may be defined as a declaration by a testator prepared in accordance wth the formalities required by law (eg. the Wills Act) of his intention on how he wishes his assets and/or other matter to be dealth with upon his death.

This Section on Wills in Singapore attempts to answer some commonly asked questions regarding Wills, CPF, drafting of Wills and post-Wills matters.

Caution Note: The FAQs contained in this Section may be inaccurate and/or contains errors or may be outdated at the time of your reading, and kindly do not rely on the same without obtaining proper legal advice based on your scenario. Please note that government policies and laws change from time to time. If you chose to rely on the above information, you are doing so at your own risk.