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When people think about probate, they often picture legal documents, court applications, bank paperwork, and asset distribution. What is often overlooked is the executor emotional burden in probate that the executor carries. In many families, the executor is not a detached professional. Very often, the executor is a spouse, child, sibling, or a close friend…
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Estate planning in Singapore has come into focus following recent news reports revealed that Manulife Singapore has issued a life insurance policy worth US$300 million (approximately SGD$380 million) to a single client. The policy is believed to be one of the largest life insurance policies ever issued globally. While the figure itself is eye-catching, the…
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In late October 2025, the Singapore High Court delivered judgment in a widely reported dispute involving 26 properties registered in various combinations of family members’ names. A daughter claimed she was entitled to a 50% beneficial interest in a substantial property portfolio. Her mother maintained that while her children’s names appeared on certain titles, the…
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Part 7 of SG Law Guru’s 7-Part Will Series A Closing Recap of SG Law Guru’s Will Series — Why Will Mistakes Lead to Estate Disputes Over the past six articles, we explored the essential building blocks of Will planning in Singapore — from intestacy and HDB considerations, to executors and guardians, CPF and insurance…
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Part 6 of SG Law Guru’s 7-Part Will Series Digital assets in Singapore are becoming an increasingly important part of modern life. Most of us no longer live only in the physical world. We bank online.We invest through apps.We store photos in the cloud.Some of us may hold cryptocurrency.Many run side businesses, monetised channels, or…
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Part 5 of SG Law Guru’s 7-Part Will Series Joint bank accounts in Singapore are commonly set up for convenience — between spouses, parent and child, or business partners. However, when an account holder passes away, what was once a tool of convenience can quickly become one of the most misunderstood — and frequently disputed…
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Have you ever wondered what goes into creating a logo that reflects both professionalism and approachability? When we first started shaping SG Law Guru, we knew it had to be more than just a name or a platform. It needed to represent a philosophy — that legal understanding should feel relatable, practical, and within reach.…
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Starting and running a small business in Singapore can be exciting, but legal missteps can turn this excitement into stress quickly and unknowingly. Many legal mistakes Singapore small business owners make involve contracts, compliance, and overlooked risks — often leading to costly disputes or penalties. The good news? Most of these mistakes can be avoided.…
