Should I make a Will?

A Will allows you to give your assets to anyone and in any proportion you desire.

What happens if I do not have a Will?

If you did not create a Will, or if your Will became invalid, then your assets will be distributed according to the Intestate Succession Act.

Under the Intestate Succession Act, this is how your assets will be distributed:

From the Ministry of Law website

Issue refers to a child (legitimate or legally adopted) and the descendants of a deceased’s child. This meant that the Intestacy Succession Act forbade illegitimate and transferred children from receiving their inheritance if a Will is not made.

Also, if you want to give part of your assets to a charity, a friend, or just anyone outside your family, a Will is the only way to ensure your wishes are carried out.

Do I need a lawyer to make a Will?

Merely writing down your desires on a piece of paper and hiding it away in your pillow to be discovered by others after your death is not going to make it a valid Will.

There are many rules in Singapore that must be adhered to before a Will can be valid. Even so, if there is a significant change of circumstances in your life, such as a marriage or a divorce, your Will can become invalid.

It is better to obtain legal advice and get a simple will written out. Here at Gloria-James Civetta & Co., we provide cheap and easy wills writing services as well.