The work, in plain terms.
Wills
A will drafted properly, witnessed properly, and kept somewhere it will actually be found. Most of the problems we see in estates begin with a will that was written cheaply or not at all.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
An LPA lets you appoint someone you trust to make decisions for you if you later lose mental capacity. It must be made while you still have capacity, which is precisely why so many people leave it too late.
Deputyship applications
Where a person has already lost capacity and no LPA was made, an application to the court is required. It is slower and more expensive than an LPA, and it is avoidable.
Probate
Where there is a valid will, we obtain the grant of probate so that the executor can deal with the estate.
Letters of administration
Where there is no will, we apply for letters of administration and guide the family through the process.
Estate administration and distribution
Collecting in the assets, settling the liabilities and distributing the estate correctly, which is where an executor's personal exposure usually lies.
Three steps, no mystery.
Tell us what happened
A short call, an email or a message. You explain the situation in your own words. There is no charge for finding out whether we are the right firm for you.
We give you a straight assessment
What your position is, what the process looks like, roughly how long it takes, and what it is likely to cost. If we think you do not have a case, we will say so.
We act, and you deal with Mr Tan
You are not handed to a junior. The lawyer you met is the lawyer running your matter, and you can reach him.
Questions we are asked.
General information, not advice on your situation. For that, speak to us.
What happens if I die without a will?
Does my CPF pass under my will?
How long does probate take?
Do I need to update my will after a divorce?
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Family & Divorce Law
Divorce, maintenance, custody and the division of matrimonial assets, handled with discretion and in plain language.
Property & Conveyancing
Buying, selling or refinancing a home, and the landlord and tenant matters that come with owning property.
Notary Public & Commissioner for Oaths
Notarisation, statutory declarations and oaths, administered in this office.
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Tell us briefly what has happened. We will tell you honestly whether we can help, what the process looks like, and what it is likely to cost.