Probate

For several years now, I had advocated in Parliament that the probate and administration process be modernised. I also asked that the process be technology enabled. In March 2022, the hon 2nd Minister for Law, Mr Edwin Tong, informed the House that a Probate e-service system is being developed. I…

Families out there who are attempting to administer the estate of a loved one continue to be faced with frequent delays with their applications for a Grant of Probate. A recent article published by STEP reported that around 23,572 applications were received in January by the HM Courts and Tribunal…

What happens when a property owner dies without a will, or the trustees must immediately sell an inherited home? While it feels morbid to speculate about an unpleasant scenario, it is better to get in front of a probate sale than find yourself operating under pressure from grief, uncertainty, and…

In this post, I’ll first cover what probate is and the alternatives to probate. I’ll then cover five good reasons to avoid probate for your estate plan. But before we get into that, let’s start by defining what probate is. …

by Elisa Reiter Coping with a loss involves more than just a Last Will and Testament Kubler Ross teaches us there are five stages to grief: Denial. Anger. Bargaining. Depression. Acceptance. It seems unfair that a multitude of bureaucratic items needing attention after a death can get in the way of our grieving. The list of details is overwhelming at a time that’s…

A living will let you indicate what type of treatment you want or refuse some types of medical treatment in certain situations. 1. What is a living will? A living will is a legal document that outlines your wishes for end-of-life medical care if you cannot communicate those wishes yourself…

1. What is a will? A will is a legal document that sets out your wishes for what should happen to your money, property and possessions after you die. It can also be used to appoint guardians for any young children you have. The law decides what happens to your…