Estate Administration of Expatriates with Multi-jurisdictional Assets
Bridging Civil and Common Law Expatriates own assets in multiple countries. When they pass away, their multi-jurisdictional estates must be administered and distributed. This article shows how the administrator and the heirs can take control of the assets when the deceased
When is a Simple Will Not So Simple?
Most individuals believe that their affairs are simple because they are familiar to them - it is the reality they live with every day. Many therefore request simple Wills to save time and costs. However, on further inspection their affairs
Mutual Wills: Till Death Do Us Part?
Inheriting its legal history from English law, the mutual wills doctrine has operated in Singapore for decades. Yet, the doctrine of mutual wills remains a mystery to many lawyers, let alone lay persons. Indeed, it remains challenging to understand the