We provide professional will-writing services. We follow all the legal requirements in will writing in Singapore strictly. Will writing is our only business.
Personal Will @$381.50 (inclusive of GST) include the following provisions:
- Personal particulars of client;
- Revocation clause;
- Appointment of up to 3 executors & trustees and up to 2 guardians;
- Defining rights and powers of executor & trustee;
- Standard provision for real properties, insurance policies, joint accounts and jewelries;
- Distribution of residual estate to up to 3 levels of beneficiaries by percentage;
- Common disaster clause;
- Free translation for non-English speaking clients;
- Witnessed by 2 of our staff.
Special discount:
Husband & wife mirror Wills @ 10% discount
Other requests:
Additional Arrangement : $54.50 (inclusive of GST) per clause
Rewriting of Will : $190.75 (inclusive of GST) for our existing clients
Part 1: Why You Absolutely Need a Will
A Will is a legal document that clearly states how you want your assets (or estate) distributed after your death. Here’s why it’s non-negotiable:
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You Decide, Not the Law. The biggest reason is control. With a Will, you decide who gets what. Without one, your estate is distributed according to Singapore’s Intestate Succession Act—a one-size-fits-all formula that may not reflect your wishes.
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Protect Your Loved Ones. A Will allows you to:
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Provide for Your Spouse and Children: Ensure they are financially secure.
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Appoint a Guardian for Young Children: This is crucial. A Will lets you nominate who you trust to care for your minor children, preventing potential family disputes or court-appointed guardians.
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Care for Vulnerable Dependents: You can set up a trust for a child or relative with special needs to manage their inheritance without affecting their government aid eligibility.
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Avoid Family Conflicts. Grief can strain families. A clear, legally-binding Will minimizes ambiguity and helps prevent disagreements and lengthy legal battles between your relatives over your assets.
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Simplify the Process for Your Family. Dying without a Will (intestacy) creates a complex, time-consuming, and expensive legal process for your family. A Will speeds up the asset distribution process (probate), saving your loved ones from additional stress and high administrative costs during a difficult time.
Part 2: Who Needs a Will? (Spoiler: It’s Not Just for the Elderly or Wealthy)
If you have assets or loved ones you care about, you need a Will. It’s a myth that Wills are only for the rich. Here’s a checklist:
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✅ Homeowners: Even if you still have a mortgage on your HDB flat or private property.
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✅ Parents with Young Children: To appoint a guardian and secure their future.
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✅ Married Couples & Partners: Especially important for unmarried partners, as they have no automatic rights under intestacy laws.
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✅ Individuals with Specific Wishes: For example, if you want to leave a specific item to a friend or donate to a charity.
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✅ Business Owners: To specify what happens to your share of the business.
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✅ Anyone with Bank Accounts, CPF Savings, or Investments: These assets form part of your estate.
In short, if you have anyone or anything you care about, you are the person who needs a Will.
Part 3: The Problem of Dying Without a Will (Intestacy)
Passing away without a Will can lead to unintended and often distressing consequences. The distribution of your assets will follow a strict legal formula, which may look like this:
| If You Pass Away Without a Will And Are Survived By: | Distribution of Your Estate Under the Intestate Succession Act: |
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| Spouse, but no children, parents, or siblings | Entire estate goes to your spouse. |
| Spouse and children | Spouse gets 50%, children share the remaining 50% equally. |
| Children only (no spouse) | Entire estate is shared equally among the children. |
| Parents only (no spouse or children) | Entire estate goes to parents equally. |
| Siblings only (no spouse, children, or parents) | Entire estate is shared equally among siblings. |
| None of the above | Estate goes to the Singapore Government. |
Key problems with this include:
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Unmarried Partners Receive Nothing: Your partner will be left with no legal claim.
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Step-Children are Excluded: Unless legally adopted, they are not recognized.
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Delays and Costs: The process to obtain a “Grant of Letters of Administration” is longer and more expensive than probate for a Will.
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Family Disputes: The lack of clear instructions can lead to conflict.
Conclusion: Take Control Today
Creating a Will is a simple yet powerful act of love and responsibility. It ensures your wishes are respected and protects your family from unnecessary hardship.
Don’t leave your legacy to chance. Planning ahead provides invaluable peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
我们提供专业的遗嘱撰写服务
我们严格遵循新加坡关于遗嘱撰写的所有法律要求。遗嘱撰写是我们的唯一业务。
个人遗嘱 @$381.50（含消费税 GST） 包括以下条款：
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客户的个人资料；
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撤销条款；
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委任最多 3 名执行人及受托人，以及最多 2 名监护人；
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界定执行人及受托人的权利和权限；
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对不动产、保险单、联名账户及首饰的标准处理条款；
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按百分比分配剩余遗产，可指定最多 3 层受益人；
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常见灾难条款；
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为非英语客户提供免费翻译；
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由我们 2 名员工见证。
特别优惠：
夫妻对照遗嘱（Mirror Wills）享 九折优惠
其他需求：
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额外条款安排：每条 @$54.50（含消费税 GST）
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重新撰写遗嘱：@$190.75（含消费税 GST），仅限现有客户
第一部分：为什么您绝对需要遗嘱
遗嘱是一份法律文件，清楚写明您在去世后希望如何分配资产（遗产）。以下是它不可或缺的原因：
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由您决定，而不是法律
最大的原因是掌控权。有了遗嘱，您决定谁继承什么。没有遗嘱时，您的遗产将根据《新加坡无遗嘱继承法》来分配——一种“一刀切”的公式，往往不符合您的真实意愿。 -
保护您的至亲
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保障配偶和子女：确保他们在经济上无后顾之忧。
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为未成年子女指定监护人：这非常关键。遗嘱让您能指定您信任的人照顾未成年子女，避免家庭争执或法院指派监护人。
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照顾弱势亲人：您可以设立信托，为有特殊需要的孩子或亲属管理遗产，而不会影响他们领取政府补助的资格。
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避免家庭纠纷
失去亲人本已令人悲痛，清晰且具法律效力的遗嘱能减少歧义，避免亲属因遗产问题而陷入漫长的法律争执。 -
简化家人的处理过程
如果没有遗嘱（即无遗嘱继承），家人需要面对复杂、耗时且高昂的法律程序。而有遗嘱则能加快遗产认证（probate）的进程，减轻家人的压力和成本。
第二部分：谁需要遗嘱？（提示：不只是老人或富人）
只要您有资产或关心的人，您就需要遗嘱。遗嘱并非富人的专属。请看以下清单：
✅ 房产持有人：无论是有贷款的组屋或私人房产
✅ 有年幼子女的父母：用于指定监护人并保障他们的未来
✅ 已婚夫妇及伴侣：尤其是未婚伴侣，他们在无遗嘱继承法下没有任何自动权利
✅ 有特殊意愿的人：例如指定某物品赠与朋友或捐给慈善机构
✅ 企业主：可明确规定您在公司股份的继承安排
✅ 任何拥有银行账户、公积金储蓄或投资的人
一句话总结：只要您在意任何人或任何事，您就是需要立遗嘱的人。
第三部分：没有遗嘱（无遗嘱继承）的风险
如果在没有遗嘱的情况下去世，会导致意料之外、甚至令人痛苦的后果。您的遗产将严格按照法律公式分配，例如：
| 如果您去世时留下： | 《无遗嘱继承法》下的遗产分配： |
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| 配偶，无子女、父母或兄弟姐妹 | 全部遗产归配偶所有 |
| 配偶和子女 | 配偶 50%，子女平分余下 50% |
| 只有子女（无配偶） | 全部遗产由子女平分 |
| 只有父母（无配偶或子女） | 全部遗产由父母平分 |
| 只有兄弟姐妹（无配偶、子女或父母） | 全部遗产由兄弟姐妹平分 |
| 以上皆无 | 遗产归新加坡政府 |
主要问题包括：
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未婚伴侣无权继承：他们将没有任何法律主张权。
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继子女被排除：除非正式领养，否则他们不被承认。
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程序冗长且昂贵：申请“遗产管理书”的过程比有遗嘱时的遗嘱认证更慢、更贵。
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家庭争执：缺乏清晰指示常引发冲突。
结论：立即掌控您的未来
立遗嘱是一种简单却强大的爱与责任的体现。它确保您的心愿得到尊重，并保护您的家人免受不必要的困扰。
不要把遗产交给偶然。提前规划能为您和您所爱的人带来宝贵的安心。