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The Art Of War

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The Art of War summary
This is my book summary of The Art of War by Sun Tzu.

1."Know when to fight and when not to fight: avoid what is strong and strike at what is weak. Know how to deceive the enemy: appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak. Know your strengths and weaknesses: if you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles."

2.“According as circumstances are favorable, one should modify one’s plans.”

3.“All warfare is based on deception. Hence when able to attack we must seem unable. When using our forces we must seem inactive. When we are near we make the enemy believe we are far away. When far away we must make the enemy believe we are near.”

4.“Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.”

5.“If he is superior in strength, evade him.”

6.“Attack him where he is unprepared. Appear where you are not expected.”

7.“The general who loses a battle makes but few calculations beforehand.”

8.“There is no instance of a country having benefitted from prolonged warfare.”

9.“A wise general makes a point of foraging on the enemy. One cartload of the enemy’s provisions is equivalent to twenty of one’s own.”

10.“Supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.”

11.“The worst strategy of all is to besiege walled cities.”

12.“There are five essentials for victory: He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight. He will win who knows how to handle both superior and inferior forces. He will win who’s army is animated by the same spirit throughout all it’s ranks. He will win who, prepared himself, waits to take the enemy unprepared. He will win who has military capacity and is not interfered with by the sovereign.”

13.“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself, but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

14.“One may know how to conquer without being able to do it.”

15.“In war, the victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won.”

16.“In battle, there are not more than two methods of attack: the direct and indirect.”

17“An army may march great distances without distress if it marches through country where the enemy is not.”

18.“You can be sure in succeeding in your attacks if you only attack places which are undefended.”

19.“Military tactics are like water. For water, in its natural course, runs away from high places and hastens downwards. So, in war, the way is to avoid what is strong and strike at what is weak.”

20.“Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move fall like a thunderbolt.”

21.“Ponder and deliberate before you make a move.”

22.“A clever general, therefore, avoids an army when its spirit is keen, but attacks it when it is sluggish and inclined to return.”

23.“It is a military axiom not to advance uphill against the enemy nor to oppose him when he comes downhill.”

24.“The art of war teaches us to rely not on the likelihood of the enemy not coming, but on our readiness to receive him.”

25.“Make your way by unexpected routes and attack unguarded spots.”

26.“If they will face death, there is nothing they will not achieve.”

27.“The principle on which to manage an army is to set up one standard of courage which all must reach.”

28.“If it is to your advantage, make a forward move. If not, stay where you are.”

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Life-size Noah’s Ark replica draws tourists in Netherlands

Man builds real-life Noah’s Ark in Netherlands
March 29, 2014, 12:03 AM GMT+10
By Scott Stump
While the ark commanded by Russell Crowe in the upcoming biblical epic "Noah" is a product of special effects, there is an actual life-size ark in the Netherlands that is the product of three years’ work and more than a million dollars.

Following proportions specified in the Bible, Dutchman Johan Huibers built a replica of Noah’s Ark that has welcomed about 3,000 tourists per day since it opened to the public in 2012. The enormous wooden boat in Dordrecht, the Netherlands, houses full-scale plastic animals along with a pair of movie theaters and a restaurant.

Huibers was inspired to build the ark by a nightmare he had in the 1990s in which he dreamed that the Netherlands was overwhelmed by a flood similar to the one in the Book of Genesis. In 2004, he built an ark that was half the size of the specifications from the Bible and then used proceeds from tourists to build a life-size one entirely out of Swedish pine trees. It took three years and cost more than a million dollars.

In the Bible, God commands Noah to build a boat that is 300 cubits long, 50 cubits wide and 30 cubits high in advance of a great flood. Huibers equated a cubit to the average length of a man’s forearm in building his version. Here is "Johan’s Ark" by the numbers:

450 feet: Length of the boat
3 stories: Height of the boat
75 feet: Width of the boat
14,000: Number of trees it took to build the ark
1,500: Number of people the ark can hold
3,000: Number of tourists who visit it per day on average
$11,000: Cost of one life-size plastic elephant replica on the ark
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Probate &
Administration
Toolkit
1. Introduction to Probate & Administration…………………………………………………………………………..1
2. Step by Step Guide………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3
A. Overview………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3
B. Some Matters To Consider Before Deciding To File An Application For A Grant………………………4
C. Preparing To Make An Application For A Grant……………………………………………………………………5
D. Applying for Probate………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6
E. Applying for Letters of Administration ……………………………………………………………………………..10
3. Beneficiaries & Priority to Apply for A Grant When A Deceased Did Not Leave A Will………………..14
4. Forms & Documents ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….16
5. Estimated Fees………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….47
CONTENTS
The Family Justice Courts Probate & Administration Toolkit Page 1
1. INTRODUCTION TO PROBATE & ADMINISTRATION
1. When a loved one has passed away leaving behind property, such property (collectively
known as “the Deceased’s estate”) must be administered and distributed in accordance with the
law. A person has to be authorised by the Court either as an executor or administrator to administer
the estate (i.e. pay the debts and liabilities of the deceased, as well as funeral and other expenses,
before distributing the balance of the estate according to the law).
2. If the Deceased made a Will, the Will would usually provide for the appointment of certain
persons as executors and trustees to administer the estate according to the Deceased’s wishes. If
the Deceased did not make a Will, an administrator or administrators will have to be appointed by
the Court to administer the estate. The administrator will usually be the spouse or a next-of-kin who
inherits a share of the estate (“a beneficiary”) according to the rules of distribution under the
Intestate Succession Act (Cap. 146) (for non-Muslims) or under Muslim law (for Muslims).
3. If you intend to administer the Deceased’s estate, you will have to apply for a Grant of
Probate or Letters of Administration in order to be legally recognised as the executor or
administrator of the Deceased’s estate as the case may be.
4. Once the Court has issued the Grant, you may then bring this Grant to the various
institutions (e.g. banks, the Housing & Development Board (“HDB”), insurance companies) to realise
the assets.
Using the Probate & Administration Toolkit
5. The Family Justice Courts have prepared a Probate & Administration Toolkit to assist
litigants-in-person to apply for Probate or Letters of Administration for straightforward cases in the
Family Courts.
6. You should be the Executor and Trustee named in the Deceased’s Will which deals with all of
the Deceased’s assets if you are applying for probate, or you should be a beneficiary of the estate if
you are applying for a Grant of Letters of Administration. The step-by-step Toolkit will guide you
through the Probate or Letters of Administration process for straightforward cases where –
(i) the Deceased was domiciled in Singapore (i.e. the Deceased was resident in
Singapore and had intended for Singapore to be his or her permanent home);
(ii) the death occurred on or after 15 February 2008; and
(iii) the value of the estate is less than $5 million.
7. In addition, for applications for Letters of Administration, the Toolkit caters for the situation
where –
(i) the applicant is a beneficiary of the estate;
(ii) the beneficiaries with prior right (i.e. priority) to apply for a grant (if any) have
renounced (i.e. given up) their right to apply for the grant;
(iii) the beneficiaries are not minors (i.e. below 21 years of age); and
The Family Justice Courts Probate & Administration Toolkit Page 2
(iv) the beneficiaries do not lack mental capacity.
Seeking Legal Advice
8. You will appreciate that the facts of each matter differ and the specimen documents and
procedural explanations in the Toolkit are intended to provide general guidance to the public for
straightforward situations. The information and documents required for an application may vary
from case to case. As the Family Justice Courts are not in a position to provide legal advice, you may
wish to seek your own legal advice if you are still unclear as to how to proceed after going through
the Toolkit.
9. You may wish to consider approaching the following organisations for free legal advice –
(i) the Community Justice Centre located at the State Courts, Level 1, Telephone: 6557
4100, (https://www.cjc.org.sg);
(ii) selected Community Clubs (a list of which may be found at https://www.pa.gov.sg);
(iii) the Legal Aid Bureau, (http://www.mlaw.gov.sg/lab), if you satisfy the qualifying
criteria for legal aid.
10. Please do not engage persons who are not authorised to practice law to prepare court
documents or to act for you. It is an offence for unauthorised persons to act as agents for parties to
court proceedings or to prepare documents relating to court proceedings. The Family Justice Courts
may report unauthorised persons to the relevant authorities for appropriate action to be taken.
Generally, only lawyers with valid practising certificates or legal officers from certain government
institutions are authorised to prepare court documents and to attend court. A list of lawyers with
practising certificates in force may be found at the Legal Services Regulatory Authority’s website at
https://www.mlaw.gov.sg/eservices/lsra/lsra-home/ . You may be put to inconvenience as you may
have to take leave to attend court personally if there are issues with your application if you engage
unauthorised persons to assist you.
More information
11. More information about Probate and Administration and the Toolkit may be found at
https://www.familyjusticecourts.gov.sg.
12. Applications for grants of probate or letters of administration will have to be filed
electronically through the LawNet & CrimsonLogic Service Bureau at 133 New Bridge Road,
Chinatown Point #19-01/02, Singapore 059413. You may refer to https://www.elitigation.sg for
more information and to download the relevant templates.
The Family Justice Courts Probate & Administration Toolkit Page 3
2. STEP BY STEP GUIDE
A. OVERVIEW
Matters to consider before filing
an application for a grant
Preparation prior to filing an
application for a grant
Stage 1
Filing the Application for a Grant
Stage 2
Filing the Supporting Affidavit
Stage 3
Extracting the Grant
The Family Justice Courts Probate & Administration Toolkit Page 4
B. SOME MATTERS TO CONSIDER BEFORE DECIDING TO FILE AN
APPLICATION FOR A GRANT
(for assets within Singapore)
Find out what are the assets
left by the Deceased and
the value of the assets.
Check with the relevant institutions (e.g. HDB, financial
institutions holding the Deceased’s funds) whether it is
necessary to apply for a grant. Some assets (such as
CPF monies, flats held under joint tenancies, certain
types of insurance policies with nominations) are
transferred or distributed without a grant.
If a grant is not
necessary,
arrange for the transfer
or distribution of the
assets directly with the
institutions involved.
If the assets cannot be
transferred or
distributed directly to
the beneficiaries, then –
If the value of the estate does not exceed
$50,000, consider applying to the Public
Trustee (PT)
(http://www.mlaw.gov.sg/pto) for the PT
to administer the estate. A grant is not
needed if the PT agrees to administer an
estate. (Please refer to the PT’s website
for more information on when the PT will
administer an estate.)
Apply for a grant of probate
or letters of administration.
(Please obtain legal advice
on your options.)
Consider engaging
solicitors to make the
application.
(Solicitors’ fees are usually
paid from the estate.)
If you are able to act in
person, consider making
an application to court
personally.
If you qualify for legal
aid, consider applying for
legal aid at the Legal Aid
Bureau.
The Family Justice Courts Probate & Administration Toolkit Page 5
C. PREPARING TO MAKE AN APPLICATION FOR A GRANT
Obtain the death certificate of the Deceased.
Note: You may also need to obtain the death
certificates of next-of-kin or executors who
are deceased.
See: Stage 1 – Filing the Application.
If the Deceased made a Will, have the original Will at hand.
If you are unsure whether the Deceased had made a Will, check
with –
(a) as many relatives and close friends of the Deceased as
possible; and
(b) the Wills Registry at the Public Trustee’s Office
(http://www.mlaw.gov.sg/pto).
Determine the appropriate application to make.
If you are the Executor and Trustee named in
the Deceased’s Will (i.e. the person
appointed to collect the Deceased’s assets,
clear the Deceased’s debts and distribute the
assets according to the Will) and the Will
deals with all the assets of the Deceased,
apply for a Grant of Probate.
If the Deceased did not leave a Will and you
are a beneficiary of the estate, apply for a
Grant of Letters of Administration.
The Family Justice Courts Probate & Administration Toolkit Page 6
D. APPLYING FOR PROBATE
STAGE 1 – FILING THE APPLICATION FOR A GRANT OF PROBATE
(where the deceased died on or after 15 February 2008, and you are the executor named in the
Will)
Prepare the following forms:
1. Service Bureau Form for Application for Probate
(The form may be downloaded at https://www.elitigation.sg/_layouts/IELS/HomePage/Pages/SBForms.aspx. A
sample form is at Page 17 of this toolkit.)
2. Schedule of Assets (if you have the relevant information regarding the assets of the deceased at this stage)
(The form may be downloaded at https://www.elitigation.sg/_layouts/IELS/HomePage/Pages/SBForms.aspx. A
sample form is at Page 34 of this toolkit.)
3. Renunciation of other executors (if applicable)
(The form may be downloaded at https://www.familyjusticecourts.gov.sg/QuickLink/Pages/Forms.aspx. A sample
form is at Page 32 of this toolkit.)
Attend before a solicitor to certify as true the following supporting documents:
1. Copy of Will
(A sample cover page for the certified true copy of the will is at Page 46 of this toolkit.)
2. Copy of Death Certificate of Deceased
3. Copies of Death Certificates of other executors (if any)
(A sample certified true copy of a death certificate is at Page 45 of this toolkit.)
Attend at the LawNet & CrimsonLogic Service Bureau (“Service Bureau”) at:
133 New Bridge Road, Chinatown Point #19-01/02, Singapore 059413
Tel: (65) 6538 9507, Fax: (65) 6438 6350
Operating Hours: Mondays to Fridays: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Saturdays: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
(Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays)
Conduct a check on the court’s record of probate cases and caveats filed in relation to the estate at the Service Bureau
based on the Deceased’s identification number. Checks on the court records are known as searches. The searches
must be done on the day of the filing of the probate application and for the present year. A summary report of the
searches is to be attached to the Originating Summons together with the full report of any existing case or caveat. (Refer
to Page 31 of this toolkit for more information regarding searches.)
Submit the prepared forms, certified true copies of supporting documents and filing fees at the Service Bureau. The
Service Bureau will prepare the Originating Summons, Probate Statement and Schedule of Assets (if available) using
information provided in the Service Bureau Form for Application for Probate.
The Service Bureau will file the documents on your behalf.
Submit the Original Will at the Probate Section for verification that it is an original Will (latest by 4:30 p.m. on the next
working day after filing the application for a grant). The Probate Section will return the original Will after verification.
The Family Justice Courts Probate & Administration Toolkit Page 7
D. APPLYING FOR PROBATE
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE APPLICATION FOR PROBATE IS SUBMITTED
The application will be processed by the
court.
If the application is in order, the Court will –
(a) accept the documents;
(b) assign a Family Court Probate
(FC/P) number to the application;
and
(c) fix a hearing date.
The FC/P number and hearing date will be
indicated on the top left hand corner of the
front page of the Originating Summons.
If there are errors with the application, the
Court will reject the documents and indicate
the reasons for rejection.
Collect the rejected documents and rejection
reasons from the Service Bureau.
(SMS services are available to inform you to
collect the processed documents from the
Service Bureau.)
Collect the accepted documents from the
Service Bureau.
(SMS services are available to inform you to
collect the processed documents from the
Service Bureau.)
Prepare the Supporting Affidavit and
Administration Oath.
The accepted supporting documents are to
be exhibited in the Supporting Affidavit.
Samples of the Administration Oath and
Supporting Affidavit are found on Pages 37
to 39 of this toolkit.
Correct the errors and re-file the documents.
The Family Justice Courts Probate & Administration Toolkit Page 8
D. APPLYING FOR PROBATE
STAGE 2 – THE SUPPORTING AFFIDAVIT
Prepare and file the Supporting Affidavit and Administration Oath within 14 days of filing the application.
(If you require additional time to file the Supporting Affidavit, please write to the Family Justice Courts (“FJC”) to seek an extension of
time and explain why you are unable to file the Supporting Affidavit within the requisite time.)
If the Schedule of Assets has been filed – If the Schedule of Assets has not been filed (because you do not
have the relevant information) –
Prepare the Supporting Affidavit with a paragraph regarding the
Schedule of Assets.
Prepare the Supporting Affidavit without the paragraph regarding
the Schedule of Assets.
Attend before a Commissioner for Oaths to swear/affirm the
Supporting Affidavit and Administration Oath.
A Commissioner for Oaths directory is available at https://conp.sg.
Attend at the Service Bureau to file the Supporting Affidavit and
Administration Oath.
Attend before a Commissioner for Oaths to swear/affirm the
Supporting Affidavit and Administration Oath.
A Commissioner for Oaths directory is available at https://conp.sg.
Attend at the Service Bureau to file the Supporting Affidavit and
Administration Oath.
Collect the accepted Supporting Affidavit and Administration Oath
from the Service Bureau.#
Collect the accepted Supporting Affidavit and Administration Oath
from the Service Bureau.#
The Court will grant the application (i.e. give an “Order in Terms” or
“OIT”) and inform you not to attend the hearing if the papers are in
order.*
The Court will grant the application (i.e. give an “Order in Terms”
or “OIT”) and inform you not to attend the hearing if the papers are
in order.*
Contact the relevant institutions (e.g. banks) to obtain the
information (e.g. account number, value of assets as at the date of
death of the deceased) required for completing the Schedule of
Assets.
Prepare the Service Bureau form for the Schedule of Assets.
Attend at the Service Bureau to file the Schedule of Assets.
Collect the accepted Schedule of Assets from the Service Bureau.#
Prepare the Schedule of Assets – Supplementary Affidavit. Attend
before a Commissioner for Oaths to swear/affirm the document.
Attend at the Service Bureau to file the Schedule of Assets –
Supplementary Affidavit.
* You are required to attend court on the assigned
hearing date unless you receive notification that you
need not attend court.
# SMS services are available to inform you to collect
the processed documents from the Service Bureau.
Wait for the letter from the court regarding the Request to Extract
the Grant.
Collect the accepted Schedule of Assets – Supplementary Affidavit
from the Service Bureau.#
Wait for the letter from the court regarding the Request to Extract
the Grant.
The Family Justice Courts Probate & Administration Toolkit Page 9
D. APPLYING FOR PROBATE
STAGE 3 – EXTRACTING THE GRANT
Note: If the relevant institutions dealing with the deceased’s assets require a certified true copy of the
Grant, please prepare a Request for Certified True Copy of Documents and file the Request at the
Service Bureau.
(A sample Request for Certified True Copy of Documents is at Page 42 of this toolkit.)
Prepare the Service Bureau form for the Request to Extract the Grant.
Attend at the Service Bureau to file the Request.
Conduct a check on the court’s record of probate cases and caveats filed in relation to the estate at
the Service Bureau based on the Deceased’s identification number. Checks on the court records
are known as searches. The searches must be done on the day of the filing of the Request and for
the present year. A summary report of the searches is to be attached to the Request together with
the full report of any existing case or caveat. (Refer to Page 31 of this toolkit for more information
regarding searches.)
File the Request.
Grants are issued electronically. If you require a physical printed Grant in addition to the electronic
copy to present to the financial institutions to deal with the assets, you may request for a printed
grant in the Request.
A sample printed grant is at Page 44 of this toolkit.
The Court will process the Request and issue the Grant if the documents are in order.
Collect the Grant from the Service Bureau when the Grant is issued. If you have applied for a printed
Grant, please collect the printed Grant from the FJC Probate section.
The Family Justice Courts Probate & Administration Toolkit Page 10
E. APPLYING FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
STAGE 1 – FILING THE APPLICATION FOR A GRANT OF LETTERS OF
ADMINISTRATION
(where the deceased died on or after 15 February 2008 without making a Will and you are his or
her spouse or a next-of-kin who inherits a share of the estate)
Prepare the following forms:
1. Service Bureau Form for Application for Letters of Administration
(The form may be downloaded at https://www.elitigation.sg/_layouts/IELS/HomePage/Pages/SBForms.aspx. A
sample form is at Page 23 of this toolkit.)
2. Schedule of Assets (if you have the relevant information regarding the assets of the deceased at this stage)
(The form may be downloaded at https://www.elitigation.sg/_layouts/IELS/HomePage/Pages/SBForms.aspx. A
sample form is at Page 34 of this toolkit.)
3. Renunciation of beneficiaries with prior right (if applicable)
(The form may be downloaded at https://www.familyjusticecourts.gov.sg/QuickLink/Pages/Forms.aspx. A
sample form is at Page 33 of this toolkit.)
Attend before a solicitor to certify as true the following supporting documents:
1. Copy of Death Certificate of Deceased
2. Copies of Death Certificates of other next-of-kin
(A sample certified true copy of a death certificate is at Page 45 of this toolkit.)
3. Copy of Inheritance Certificate (for Muslim estates) [to be obtained from the Syariah Court

(http://www.syariahcourt.gov.sg)]
4. Copy of Divorce Certificate (if the deceased was divorced)
Attend at the LawNet & CrimsonLogic Service Bureau (“Service Bureau”) at:
133 New Bridge Road, Chinatown Point #19-01/02, Singapore 059413
Tel: (65) 6538 9507, Fax: (65) 6438 6350
Operating Hours: Mondays to Fridays: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Saturdays: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
(Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays)
Conduct a check on the court’s record of probate cases and caveats filed in relation to the estate at the Service Bureau
based on the Deceased’s identification number. Checks on the court records are known as searches. The searches
must be done on the day of the filing of the probate application and for the present year. A summary report of the
searches is to be attached to the Originating Summons together with the full report of any existing case or caveat.
(Refer to Page 31 of this toolkit for more information regarding searches.)
Submit the prepared forms, certified true copies of supporting documents and filing fees at the Service Bureau. The
Service Bureau will prepare the Originating Summons, Probate Statement and Schedule of Assets (if available) using
information provided in the Service Bureau Form for Application for Letters of Administration.
The Service Bureau will file the documents on your behalf.
The Family Justice Courts Probate & Administration Toolkit Page 11
E. APPLYING FOR LETTERS ADMINISTRATION
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE APPLICATION FOR LETTERS OF
ADMINISTRATION IS SUBMITTED
The application will be processed by the
court.
If the application is in order, the Court will –
(d) accept the documents;
(e) assign a Family Court Probate
(FC/P) number to the application;
and
(f) fix a hearing date.
The FC/P number and hearing date will be
indicated on the top left hand corner of the
front page of the Originating Summons.
If there are errors with the application, the
Court will reject the documents and indicate
the reasons for rejection.
Collect the rejected documents and rejection
reasons from the Service Bureau.
(SMS services are available to inform you to
collect the processed documents from the
Service Bureau.)
Collect the accepted documents from the
Service Bureau.
(SMS services are available to inform you to
collect the processed documents from the
Service Bureau.)
Prepare the Supporting Affidavit and
Administration Oath.
The accepted supporting documents are to
be exhibited in the Supporting Affidavit.
Samples of the Administration Oath and
Supporting Affidavit are found on Pages 37
to 39 of this toolkit.
Correct the errors and re-file the documents.
The Family Justice Courts Probate & Administration Toolkit Page 12
E. APPLYING FOR LETTERS ADMINISTRATION
STAGE 2 – THE SUPPORTING AFFIDAVIT
Prepare and file the Supporting Affidavit and Administration Oath within 14 days of filing the application.
(If you require additional time to file the Supporting Affidavit, please write to the Family Justice Courts (“FJC”) to seek an extension of
time and explain why you are unable to file the Supporting Affidavit within the requisite time.)
If the Schedule of Assets has been filed – If the Schedule of Assets has not been filed (because you do not
have the relevant information) –
Prepare the Supporting Affidavit with a paragraph regarding the
Schedule of Assets.
Prepare the Supporting Affidavit without the paragraph regarding
the Schedule of Assets.
Attend before a Commissioner for Oaths to swear/affirm the
Supporting Affidavit and Administration Oath.
A Commissioner for Oaths directory is available at https://conp.sg.
Attend at the Service Bureau to file the Supporting Affidavit and
Administration Oath.
Attend before a Commissioner for Oaths to swear/affirm the
Supporting Affidavit and Administration Oath.
A Commissioner for Oaths directory is available at https://conp.sg.
Attend at the Service Bureau to file the Supporting Affidavit and
Administration Oath.
Collect the accepted Supporting Affidavit and Administration Oath
the Service Bureau.#
Collect the accepted Supporting Affidavit and Administration Oath
from the Service Bureau.#
The Court will grant the application (i.e. give an “Order in Terms” or
“OIT”) and inform you not to attend the hearing if the papers are in
order.*
The Court will grant the application (i.e. give an “Order in Terms”
or “OIT”) and inform you not to attend the hearing if the papers are
in order.*
Contact the relevant institutions (e.g. banks) to obtain the
information (e.g. account number, value of assets as at the date of
death of the deceased) required for completing the Schedule of
Assets.
Prepare the Service Bureau form for the Schedule of Assets.
Attend at the Service Bureau to file the Schedule of Assets.
Collect the accepted Schedule of Assets from the Service Bureau.#
Prepare the Schedule of Assets – Supplementary Affidavit. Attend
before a Commissioner for Oaths to swear/affirm the document.
Attend at the Service Bureau to file the Schedule of Assets –
Supplementary Affidavit.
* You are required to attend court on the assigned
hearing date unless you receive notification that you
need not attend court.
# SMS services are available to inform you to collect
the processed documents from the Service Bureau.
Wait for the letter from the court regarding the Request to Extract
the Grant.
Collect the accepted Schedule of Assets – Supplementary Affidavit
from the Service Bureau.#
Wait for the letter from the court regarding the Request to Extract
the Grant.
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E. APPLYING FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
STAGE 3 – EXTRACTING THE GRANT
Note: If the relevant institutions dealing with the deceased’s assets require a certified true copy of the
Grant, please prepare a Request for Certified True Copy of Documents and file the Request at the Service
Bureau. (A sample Request for Certified True Copy of Documents is at Page 42 of this toolkit.)
Prepare the Service Bureau form for the Request to Extract the Grant.
Attend at the Service Bureau.
Conduct a check on the court’s record of probate cases and caveats filed in relation to the estate at
the Service Bureau based on the Deceased’s identification number. Checks on the court records are
known as searches. The searches must be done on the day of the filing of the Request and for the
present year. A summary report of the searches is to be attached to the Request together with the
full report of any existing case or caveat. (Refer to Page 31 of this toolkit for more information
regarding searches.)
File the Request.
Grants are issued electronically. If you require a physical printed Grant in addition to the electronic
copy to present to the financial institutions to deal with the assets, you may request for a printed
grant in the Request.
A sample printed grant is at Page 44 of this toolkit.
The Court will process the Request and issue the Grant if the documents are in order.
Collect the Grant from the Service Bureau when the Grant is issued. If you have applied for a printed
Grant, please collect the printed Grant from the FJC Probate section.
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3. BENEFICIARIES & PRIORITY TO APPLY FOR A GRANT
WHEN A DECEASED DID NOT LEAVE A WILL
1. A deceased is said to have died intestate if he or she did not leave a Will indicating his or her
wishes on how the estate should be distributed. In cases of intestacy, the estate will be distributed in
accordance with the Intestate Succession Act (Cap. 146) (for non-Muslim estates) or in accordance
with Muslim law (for Muslim estates).
2. In cases of intestacy, the beneficiaries (i.e. the persons entitled to a share of the estate) may
apply for a grant of letters of administration to administer the estate. The administrators of the
estate will have to collect the assets, clear the deceased’s debts and distribute the estate in
accordance with law.
Priority
3. Certain classes of beneficiaries have prior right to apply for letters of administration.
Beneficiaries with prior right may renounce (i.e. give up) their right to letters of administration and
allow other beneficiaries to apply for a grant instead.
4. Priority to apply for letters of administration is usually determined according to the
entitlement to the deceased’s estate under the laws of intestate succession. A beneficiary with a
larger entitlement generally has priority over a beneficiary with a smaller entitlement.
5. Beneficiaries with lower priority who wish to be appointed as administrators may –
a. make the application for letters of administration jointly with the persons with prior right; or
b. make the application after obtaining the renunciation of the persons with prior right.
Non-Muslim estates
6. For non-Muslim estates, the persons entitled to the deceased’s estate are as follows:
No. Who survives the deceased
(i.e. who is alive at the time
the deceased passed away)?
Who are the beneficiaries and what are their shares of the
estate?
1 Spouse.
(No issue* or parents.)
Spouse – 100%.
2 Spouse and issue.* Spouse – 50%.
Issue* – 50% in equal portions.
–
3 Issue.*
(No spouse.)
Issue* – 100% in equal portions.
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4 Spouse and parents.
(No issue.*)
Spouse – 50%.
Parents – 50% in equal portions.
5 Parents.
(No spouse or issue.*)
Parents – 100% in equal portions.
6 Siblings and children of
deceased siblings.
(No spouse, issue* or
parents.)
Siblings – 100% in equal portions.
(The children of any deceased sibling will inherit their
parent’s share.)
7 Grandparents.
(No spouse, issue,* parents,
siblings or children of
siblings.)
Grandparents – 100% in equal portions.
8 Uncles and aunts.
(No spouse, issue,* parents,
siblings, children of siblings
or grandparents.)
Uncles and aunts – 100% in equal portions.
9 None of the above. Government – 100%.
* Note
– “Issue” means children and the descendants of deceased children.
– The descendants of any deceased child will inherit their deceased parent’s share.
– “Children” means legitimate children and children adopted by virtue of orders of court in
Singapore, Malaysia or Brunei Darussalam.
– A legitimate child is a child born to parents who are married to each other. A child whose
parents married each other after his or her birth is also considered a legitimate child.
Muslim estates
7. An applicant for letters of administration involving a Muslim estate is required to obtain an
Inheritance Certificate from the Syariah Court specifying the beneficiaries of the estate and their
respective shares of the estate. The inheritance certificate can be applied for online from the Syariah
Court website at https://www.syariahcourt.gov.sg.
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4. FORMS & DOCUMENTS
WHAT DO THE FORMS LOOK LIKE & OTHER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
STAGE 1
NO. DOCUMENT PAGE NO.
1 Service Bureau Form for Application for Probate 17 – 22
2 Service Bureau Form for Application for Letters of Administration 23 – 30
3 Search Results 31
4 Renunciation of Executor (for Applications for Probate) 32
5 Renunciation of Beneficiary (for Applications for Letters of Administration) 33
6 Service Bureau Form for Schedule of Assets (if you have the necessary
information at the time of filing the application for probate/letters of
administration)
34 – 36
STAGE 2
NO. DOCUMENT PAGE NO.
1 Administration Oath 37
2 Supporting Affidavit for application for Grant (with paragraph on Schedule
of Assets)
38
3 Supporting Affidavit for application for Grant (without paragraph on
Schedule of Assets)
39
4 Service Bureau Form for Schedule of Assets (if you did not have the
necessary information at the time of filing the application for
probate/letters of administration)
See Stage 1,
Document 6
5 Schedule of Assets – Supplementary Affidavit 40
STAGE 3
NO. DOCUMENT PAGE NO.
1 Request for Extraction of Grant 41
2 Request for Certified True Copy of Documents 42 – 43
3 Sample Printed Grant 44
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
NO. DOCUMENT PAGE NO.
1 Sample Certified True Copy of Death Certificate 45
2 Sample Cover Page for Certified True Copy of the Will 46
The Service Bureau forms may be downloaded from the eLitigation website at
https://www.elitigation.sg/_layouts/IELS/Homepage/Pages/SBForms/aspx.
Other forms may be downloaded from the Family Justice Courts’ website at
https://www.familyjusticecourts.gov.sg/QuickLink/Pages/Forms.aspx
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Probate / Double Probate
( Please ‘ tick ‘ and complete all the follow ing Data Fields marked w ith an asterisk (*) ) Filing Guide & Reference
Nature of Probate : Probate
Family Justice Courts :
Case No. *
Court Forum Case Type Serial No. Year
Case No. : * / /
( Amendment No.
Party Information *
Please complete the Party Details for at least one Applicant.
Deceased Details *
Name : *
1 )
Property Held in Alias
2 )
Property Held in Alias
Gender : *
Identification : *
Type : *
Identification No : *
Country of Issue : *
) *
(Please provide the Case no. [P] when
filing for Amendment and complete
Template – A4.)
P
( To be completed where there are other names apart from that in the Death Certificate )
( Name as in the Death Certificate for certificates issued in Singapore and True Name if the death certificate is
issued outside Singapore )
Alias :
( To be completed where there are other names apart from that in the Death Certificate )
To be heard in : *
Type of Probate : *
a) For Party Details Template – A2, click here.
Alias :
Probate Double Probate
Male Female
ID as follows : Unknown Does Not Exist
Foreign Passport
Unknown Others : (Please Specify)
SIN Birth Certificate
SIN FIN
SIN NRIC
None
Property as below:
None
Property as below:
Unknown
Family Division of the High Court Family Courts
SERVICE BUREAU FORM FOR APPLICATION FOR PROBATE
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
1. Which “Type of
Probate” should I select
when I file the
application for probate?
For cases within the
scope of this toolkit, you
should select “Probate”
as the type of
application.
Applications for “Double
Probate” involve
multiple executors
applying for separate
grants at different times
and are not within the
scope of this toolkit.
2. Which court should I file
the application in?
Applications involving
estates not exceeding $5
million should be filed in
the Family Courts.
Applications involving
estates exceeding $5
million in value should
be filed in the Family
Division of the High
Court.
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Address : *
(Postal Code : ) (Country : )
Address Country
Exact Date : *
Date Range : to
Estate Value : * << (For FC filing only)
<< (For HCF filing only)
Questionnaires *
Is there any Executor other than the Applicant(s)? *
Details of Executor(s) other than the Applicant(s)
( ) Name *
Status * (Please ‘ tick ‘ one of the follow ing)
Date of Renunciation / Death :
Is there any w ritten Will? *
Place of
Death : *
(dd-mmm-yyyy)
Country
Date of
Death : *
1
(dd-mmm-yyyy)
If you are unsure of the date, enter the first day of the beginning month to the last day of the ending month.
(E.g. 1-M ar-2009 to 30- Apr-2009)
(dd-mmm-yyyy)
(Please state the address and country.)
Building Name (If any) :
State (Where applicable)
Domicile : *
Local Foreign
Not Available
No
Yes
Renounced Deceased
Power being reserved of making the like grant
Others (e.g. citation proceedings) :
Yes No
Not exceeding $3 million Exceeding $3 million
Not exceeding $1 million Exceeding $1 million
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
1. Why does the form
refer to “Not Exceeding
$3 million” and
“Exceeding $3 million”
for FC (Family Courts)
filings?
Higher filing fees are
payable for applications
filed in the Family
Courts involving estates
which exceed $3
million.
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Is there any w ritten codicil to this Will? *
How many Codicils are you filing in this transaction? * :
Is the application made w ithin 6 months from the death of the deceased? *
Why is the application made after the lapse of 6 months from the death of the deceased?
Are there to be any limitations to the grant? * (Please ‘ tick ‘ one of the follow ing)
Deceased Properties *
( 1 ) Property :
( 2 ) Property :
( 3 ) Property :
Applicant’s Capacity *
( ) Applicant
Name : *
Applicant(s) Capacity (Please ‘ tick ‘ one of the follow ing)
Details regarding appointment of Derivative Executor/Executrix :
Specify other capacity:
1st
The delay in making the application was due to {state reason}.
Yes
No
Derivative Executor/Executrix
Sole Executor/Executrix named in the said Will
Others
the executor/executrix according to the tenor of the Will
one of the Executors/Executrices named in the said Will
Substituted Executor/Executrix named in the said Will
No
Yes
Others :
Limited to specific property
None
Admitting copy of the Will
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
1. What is a codicil?
A codicil is a
supplementary
document which
modifies the provisions
of an earlier Will.
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( ) Applicant
Name : *
Applicant(s) Capacity (Please ‘ tick ‘ one of the follow ing)
Details regarding appointment of Derivative Executor/Executrix :
Specify other capacity:
( ) Applicant
Name : *
Applicant(s) Capacity (Please ‘ tick ‘ one of the follow ing)
Details regarding appointment of Derivative Executor/Executrix :
Specify other capacity:
What are the Applicants’ Capacities? *
Number of Executor(s) (including Applicant(s)) in the Will : *
2nd
(Enter the Applicants’ Capacities as different capacities have been selected for the Applicants)
3rd
Derivative Executor/Executrix
Derivative Executor/Executrix
Sole Executor/Executrix named in the said Will
Others
the executor/executrix according to the tenor of the Will
one of the Executors/Executrices named in the said Will
Substituted Executor/Executrix named in the said Will
Sole Executor/Executrix named in the said Will
Others
the executor/executrix according to the tenor of the Will
one of the Executors/Executrices named in the said Will
Substituted Executor/Executrix named in the said Will
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
1. What is an executor?
An executor and
trustee named in the
Deceased’s Will is the
person appointed to
collect the Deceased’s
assets, clear the
Deceased’s debts and
distribute the assets
according to the Will.
2. What is an executrix?
An executrix is a female
executor.
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If you are filing for Double Probate, please provide previous grant details.
Previous Grant Details
( ) Name of Administrator/ Executor *
Gender : *
Court Forum Case Type Serial No. Year
Grant No. : * / /
Date of Grant : *
Any Other Relevant Information (if any) in support of the Originating Summons
Certification
1st Certification
Court Forum Case Type Serial No. Year
( 1 ) Caveat No. : * / /
( 2 ) Caveat No. : * / /
2nd Certification
Court Forum Case Type Serial No. Year
( 1 ) Probate Case No. : * / /
( 2 ) Probate Case No. : * / /
A search of the record of Probate cases has been carried out and there are no Probate cases in respect
of the captioned estate.
A search of the record of Probate cases has been carried out and the follow ing case(s) is/are found
against the captioned estate:
A search of the Probate record of Caveats has been carried out and the follow ing Caveat(s) is/are found
against the captioned estate:
(dd-mmm-yyyy)
1
A search of the Probate record of Caveats has been carried out and there are no Caveats in respect of
the captioned estate.
Male Female Unknown
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Editable
Editable
Editable
Editable
Note :
Note : * Please delete w here inapplicable.
eLitigation Release 1.0 – 01 Dec 2016
THIS ORIGINATING SUMMONS is issued by the solicitor for the Applicant(s) * whose particulars is as follows: or
THIS ORIGINATING SUMMONS is issued by the said Applicant(s) * whose address is as follows:
Solicitor(s) for the Applicant(s) / Applicant(s) *
Law Firm / In-Person Name *
Address *
Tel No.:
Fax No.:
Email:
File Ref No.:
Solicitor in charge:
1. Unless otherw ise provided in any w ritten law , the applicant must file a supporting affidavit or affidavits at the time of filing of the originating
summons.
2. Double Probate be granted to the Applicant(s).
Double Probate be granted to the Applicant(s), limited to the following Properties: [Specific property].
Double Probate be granted to the Applicant(s), limited until the original Will is admitted to Probate.
Double Probate be granted to the Applicant(s), power being reserved of making the like grant to [Names of
Executor(s) separated by comma].
Double Probate be granted to the Applicant(s), limited until the original Will is admitted to Probate and
power being reserved of making the like grant to [Names of Executor(s) separated by comma].
Double Probate be granted to the Applicant(s), limited to the following Properties and power being reserved
of making the like grant to [Names of Executor(s) separated by comma].
Double Probate be granted to the Applicant(s), [Remarks from text].
Compose ( Please complete the eform and *delete where inapplicable )
EX-PARTE ORIGINATING SUMMONS (PROBATE)
Let all parties concerned attend before the Court on the date and time to be assigned for the hearing of an
application for the following orders:
1. Probate be granted to the Applicant(s).
Probate be granted to the Applicant(s), limited to the following Properties: [Specific property].
Probate be granted to the Applicant(s), limited until the original Will is admitted to Probate.
Probate be granted to the Applicant(s), [Remarks from text].
Probate be granted to the Applicant(s), power being reserved of making the like grant to [Names of
Executor(s), separated by comma].
Probate be granted to the Applicant(s), limited until the original Will is admitted to Probate and power being
reserved of making the like grant to [Names of Executor(s), separated by comma].
Probate be granted to the Applicant(s), limited to the following Properties and power being reserved of
making the like grant to [Names of Executor(s), separated by comma].
IN THE FAMILY JUSTICE COURTS OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
1. What should I state in
the Ex-parte
Originating Summons if
I am applying for
probate?
For applications within
the scope of this
toolkit, please select
“Probate be granted to
the Applicant(s).”
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eLitigation
LA – Letter of Administration
( Please ‘ tick ‘ and complete all the follow ing Data Fields marked w ith an asterisk (*) ) Filing Guide & Reference
Nature of Probate : Letters of Administration
Family Justice Courts :
Case No. *
Court Forum Case Type Serial No. Year
Case No. : * / /
( Amendment No.
Party Information *
Please complete the Party Details for at least one Applicant.
Deceased Details *
Name : *
1 )
Property Held in Alias
2 )
Property Held in Alias
Gender : *
Identification : *
Type : *
Identification No : *
Country of Issue : *
( To be completed where there are other names apart from that in the Death Certificate )
( To be completed where there are other names apart from that in the Death Certificate )
Template – R2
C ase Type
Family Courts : P
A ct ions
Ex-parte Originating Summons (Probate)
& Statement are composed by the system.
No PDF attachment is required.
Upload the following documents to the
system.
1) Death Certification
PDF attachment is required.
Part y Type
Filing party : Applicant
a) For Party Details Template – A2, click here.
) *
(Please provide the Case no. [P] when
filing for Amendment and complete
Template – A4.)
( Name as in the Death Certificate for certificates issued in Singapore and True Name if the death certificate is
issued outside Singapore )
P
Alias :
Alias :
Type of LA apply for : *
To be heard in : *
ID as follows : Unknown Does Not Exist
None
Property as below:
None
Property as below:
LA – Letter of Administration
Male Female Unknown
Foreign Passport
Unknown Others : (Please Specify)
SIN Birth Certificate
SIN FIN
SIN NRIC
Family Division of the High Court Family Courts
SERVICE BUREAU FORM FOR APPLICATION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
1. Which court should I
file the application for
Letters of
Administration in?
For cases within the
scope of this Toolkit,
the application should
be filed in the Family
Courts.
Applications involving
estates not exceeding
$5 million should be
filed in the Family
Courts.
Applications involving
estates exceeding $5
million in value should
be filed in the Family
Division of the High
Court.
Please note that
additional rules and
requirements may
apply to applications
filed in the Family
Division of the High
Court. These additional
requirements are not
within the scope of this
toolkit.
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Address : *
(Postal Code : ) (Country : )
Address Country
Exact Date : *
Date Range : to
Estate Value : * << (For FC filing only)
<< (For HCF filing only)
M adzhab (Please specify for M uslim religion)
Questionnaires *
Is the Grant to be made to any Co-administrator besides the Applicant(s)? *
Co-Administrator(s) Details
1 ) Name : *
Gender : *
Identification : *
Type : *
Identification No : *
Country of Issue : *
R elat ionship t o D eceased
Please refer to Table (1-20).
If selected as "Others", please specify Other Relationship.
Please Specify
Remarks :
N at ionalit y
Please refer to Table (1-11).
R eligion Religion : Please refer to Table (1-17). *
Relationship to
Deceased : *
(dd-mmm-yyyy)
If you are unsure of the date, enter the first day of the beginning month to the last day of the ending month.
(E.g. 1-M ar-2009 to 30- Apr-2009)
Building Name (If any) :
Country
Place of
Death : *
Nationality : *
Domicile : *
Date of
Death : *
Marital
Status : *
School of
Religion : *
D at e Format
(dd-mmm-yyyy)
Eg. 18-Aug-2008
(dd-mmm-yyyy)
(Please state the address and country.)
State (Where applicable)
Bachelor Divorced Married Spinster
Widow Widower
Male Female
ID as follows : Unknown Does Not Exist
Yes
Local Foreign
Not Available
No
Foreign Passport
Unknown Others : (Please Specify)
SIN Birth Certificate
SIN FIN
SIN NRIC
Not exceeding $3 million Exceeding $3 million
Not exceeding $1 million Exceeding $1 million
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
1. Why does the form
refer to “Not Exceeding
$3 million” and
“Exceeding $3 million”
for FC (Family Courts)
filings?
Higher filing fees are
payable for applications
filed in the Family
Courts involving estates
which exceed $3
million.
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Address : *
(Postal Code : ) (Country : )
Is the application made w ithin 6 months from the death of the deceased? *
Why is the application made after the lapse of 6 months from the death of the deceased?
Are there to be any limitations to the grant? * (Please ‘ tick ‘ one of the follow ing)
Deceased Properties *
( 1 ) Property :
( 2 ) Property :
( 3 ) Property :
Applicant’s Relationship to deceased & Capacity *
( ) Applicant
Name : *
Building Name (If any) :
The delay in making the application was due to {state reason}.
R elat ionship t o D eceased
Please refer to Table (1-20).
Relationship to Deceased : *
Applicant Capacity : *
If selected as "Others", please specify Other Relationship.
A pplicant C apacit y
Please refer to Table (1-21).
If selected as "Others", please specify Other Capacity.
1st
Local Foreign
Not Available
Yes
No
Others :
None
Limited until the beneficiaries become of sound mind and obtain a grant to themselves
Limited until the beneficiary becomes of sound mind and obtains a grant to himself/herself
Limited to specific property
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
1. How should I describe
the “Applicant’s
relationship to deceased
and capacity”?
The descriptions are:
 a widow – “the lawful
widow” or, if the
Deceased was of a
religion allowing
polygamy, as “the only
lawful widow” or “one of
the lawful widows”
 a husband – “the lawful
husband”
 a father – “the lawful
father and next-of-kin”
 a mother – “the lawful
mother and next-of-kin”
or “the lawful mother and
only next-of-kin”
 a child – “the lawful and
only child and only nextof-kin” or “one of the
lawful children and nextof-kin”
 a brother or sister – “the
lawful brother” or “the
lawful sister” and the
brother or sister shall
further be described as
“one of the next-of-kin”
or the “only next-of-kin”
 a nephew – “the lawful
nephew” and “one of
the” or “only next-of-kin”
 a niece – “the lawful
niece” and “one of the”
or “only next-of-kin”
 If a brother or sister is
living and the Applicant is
a nephew or niece who is
the child of a brother or
sister of the Deceased
who died in the
Deceased’s lifetime, the
Applicant shall be further
described as “one of the
persons entitled in
distribution to the estate
and effects of the
deceased”
 a grandparent,
grandchild, cousin, etc.,
shall be described as
“lawful” and “one of the
next-of-kin” or “only nextof-kin”.
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( ) Applicant
Name : *
( ) Applicant
Name : *
Particulars of Person(s) with Prior/ Equal Rights
( ) Name : *
Details
Have prior/equal rights been cleared off? *
How w ill prior rights be cleared off? *
How have the prior/equal rights been cleared off? *
Date of clearance of prior/equal rights :
If selected as "Others", please specify Other Relationship.
R elat ionship t o D eceased
Please refer to Table (1-20).
(dd-mmm-yyyy)
A pplicant C apacit y
Please refer to Table (1-21).
If selected as "Others", please specify Other Capacity.
Applicant Capacity : *
Relationship to Deceased : *
Applicant Capacity : *
If selected as "Others", please specify Other Capacity.
2nd
3rd
Relationship to Deceased : *
If selected as "Others", please specify Other Relationship.
1
No
Yes
Renounced
Others
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
1. Who has prior right to
apply for a grant?
a. Generally, persons
with a greater
entitlement to the
estate have prior
right to apply for a
grant.
b. For non-Muslim
estates, the spouse
has prior right to
apply for a grant.
c. Please obtain the
renunciation of
persons with a prior
right to apply for a
grant or make the
application jointly
with the persons
with prior right.
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( ) Name : *
Details
Have prior/equal rights been cleared off? *
How w ill prior rights be cleared off? *
How have the prior/equal rights been cleared off? *
Date of clearance of prior/equal rights :
Particulars of Beneficiary(ies)
( ) Name : *
Gender : *
Age or Date of Birth : *
Share Entitlement of Minor : *
Relationship to Deceased : *
or
2
1
If selected as "Others", please specify Other Relationship.
R elat ionship t o D eceased
Please refer to Table (1-20).
(dd-mmm-yyyy)
(dd-mmm-yyyy)
Minority Interest
Lacks Mental Capacity
Male Female Unknown
No
Yes
Renounced
Others
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
1. Who are the
beneficiaries of the
estate?
The beneficiaries of an
estate are determined in
accordance with the
Intestate Succession Act
(Cap. 146) (for nonMuslim estates) or in
accordance with Muslim
law (for Muslim estates).
2. Do I have to list persons
who have already died
as beneficiaries?
a. The beneficiaries of
an estate are
determined as at the
date of the death of
the Deceased.
b. A person who is
entitled to inherit
but who died before
the Deceased should
not be listed under
the “Particulars of
Beneficiaries”
section. He should
be listed in the
“Particulars of
Spouse and Other
Next-of-kin Who Are
Deceased” section.
For non-Muslim
estates, if this
person is a child or
sibling of the
Deceased, please
state whether he
had children under
“Any Other Relevant
Information”.
c. A beneficiary who
died after the
deceased is to be
listed in both the
“Particulars of
Beneficiaries” and
“Particulars of
Spouse and Other
Next-of-kin Who Are
Deceased” sections.
His share will be
given to his estate.
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( ) Name : *
Gender : *
Age or Date of Birth : *
Share Entitlement of Minor : *
( ) Name : *
Gender : *
Age or Date of Birth : *
Share Entitlement of Minor : *
( ) Name : *
Gender : *
Age or Date of Birth : *
Share Entitlement of Minor : *
Relationship to Deceased : *
If selected as "Others", please specify Other Relationship.
(dd-mmm-yyyy)
or
Relationship to Deceased : *
or
Relationship to Deceased : *
If selected as "Others", please specify Other Relationship.
2
3
4
(dd-mmm-yyyy)
or
(dd-mmm-yyyy)
If selected as "Others", please specify Other Relationship.
Minority Interest
Lacks Mental Capacity
Male Female Unknown
Minority Interest
Lacks Mental Capacity
Male Female Unknown
Minority Interest
Lacks Mental Capacity
Male Female Unknown
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Particulars of Spouse and Other Next-of-Kin Who are Deceased
( ) Name : *
Gender : *
Date of Death : *
( ) Name : *
Gender : *
Date of Death : *
Any Other Relevant Information (if any) in support of the Originating Summons
Certification
1st Certification
Court Forum Case Type Serial No. Year
( 1 ) Caveat No. : * / /
( 2 ) Caveat No. : * / /
2nd Certification
Court Forum Case Type Serial No. Year
( 1 ) Probate Case No. : * / /
( 2 ) Probate Case No. : * / /
Relationship to Deceased : *
2
A search of the Probate record of Caveats has been carried out and the follow ing Caveat(s) is/are found
against the captioned estate:
(dd-mmm-yyyy)
R elat ionship t o D eceased
Please refer to Table (1-20).
1
A search of the Probate record of Caveats has been carried out and there are no Caveats in respect of
the captioned estate.
If selected as "Others", please specify Other Relationship.
A search of the record of Probate cases has been carried out and the follow ing case(s) is/are found
against the captioned estate:
P ro bate T ype
Either "P" or "DCP".
C aveat T ype
Either "CAVP" or "DCCVP".
A search of the record of Probate cases has been carried out and there are no Probate cases in respect
of the captioned estate.
Relationship to Deceased : *
If selected as "Others", please specify Other Relationship.
(dd-mmm-yyyy)
Male Female Unknown
Male Female Unknown
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FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
1. What should I state in
the Ex-parte
Originating Summons if
I am applying for
letters of
administration?
For applications within
the scope of this
toolkit, please select
“Letters of
Administration to be
granted to the
Applicant(s).”
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SEARCH RESULTS
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Why do I have to conduct the
probate cases and caveat
searches?
a. The Court requires
information regarding
caveats and other cases
pertaining to the estate as
these may prevent the Court
from issuing a grant.
b. The Court is required by law
to give the person who has
entered the caveat (known
as “the caveator”) the
opportunity to contest or
challenge your application
for a grant. The caveat
search will show –
(i) whether there are any
caveats filed against the
estate; and
(ii) the status of the caveats (e.g.
“in force” or “withdrawn”).
c. Please seek legal advice if there
are caveats in force against the
estate.
2. Where can I conduct the
searches?
Searches can be conducted at
the Service Bureau.
3. When should I conduct the
searches?
Searches must be conducted on
the day that you file your
application for probate or letters
of administration.
4. What should I do with the
search reports?
Please attach the following to
the Originating Summons –
a. for deaths occurring on or
after 1 January 2015, the
summary report of the
search results from the
Family Division of the High
Court and Family Courts for
the current year;
b. for deaths occurring before
1 January 2015, the
summary report of the
search results from the
Supreme Court, the Family
Division of the High Court,
the Family Courts and the
State Courts for the current
year; and
c. the full search reports for all
the years that the system
indicates that there were
applications or caveats filed
with respect to the estate.
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RENUNCIATION OF EXECUTOR (FOR APPLICATIONS FOR PROBATE)
IN THE FAMILY JUSTICE COURTS OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE
OS Probate No: FC/P of 20
In the Matter of the Probate and
Administration Act (Chapter 251)
And
In the Estate of [Name of Deceased]
(NRIC No.: [ID of Deceased]), deceased
And
In the Matter of an Application by
[Name of Applicant(s)]
(NRIC No: [ID of Applicant(s)])
… Applicant(s)
RENUNCIATION
I, (Name) , state as follows:
1. The abovenamed deceased, [Name of Deceased] of [Address of Deceased],
who at the time of his/her* death had property within Singapore, died on [Date], at
[Place of Death], made and duly executed his/her* Last Will and Testament dated
[date] (with a Codicil dated [date]) and appointed me the sole executor/one of the
executors*.
2. I declare that I have not intermeddled in the estate of the said deceased and will
not hereafter intermeddle with intent to defraud creditors; and I renounce all my right
and title to the Probate and execution of the said Will.
Signed by the said
[Name of Executor]
this day of 20
)
)
)
(Through the interpretation of
in the language)*
Before me,
Solicitor (or Commissioner for Oaths)
*Delete where inapplicable
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
1. What is a Renunciation?
A Renunciation is a
document signed by an
executor named in a Will
confirming that he or
she is renouncing (i.e.
giving up) his or her
right to apply for
probate.
2. Who must the
renunciation be signed
before?
The executor who is
renouncing his or her
right to apply for
probate has to sign the
renunciation before an
advocate and solicitor or
a Commissioner for
Oaths.
3. What is the “codicil”
mentioned in the
renunciation form?
A codicil is a
supplementary
document which
modifies the provisions
of an earlier Will. Please
delete the clause
regarding the codicil if
the deceased did not
make a codicil.
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RENUNCIATION OF BENEFICIARY
(FOR APPLICATIONS FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION)
IN THE FAMILY JUSTICE COURTS OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE
OS Probate No: FC/P of 20
In the Matter of the Probate and
Administration Act (Chapter 251)
And
In the Estate of [Name of Deceased]
(NRIC No.: [ID of Deceased]), deceased
And
In the Matter of an Application by
[Name of Applicant(s)]
(NRIC No: [ID of Applicant(s)])
… Applicant(s)
RENUNCIATION
I, (Name) , state as follows:
1. The abovenamed deceased [Name of Deceased] of [Address of
Deceased], who at the time of his/her* death had property within Singapore, died
on [date], at [place of death] intestate leaving me [insert name] his/her* [state
relationship] and next-of-kin.
2. I renounce all my right and title to Letters of Administration of the
estate of the deceased.
Signed by the said
[Name of Beneficiary]
this day of 20
)
)
)
(Through the interpretation of
in the language)*
Before me,
Solicitor (or Commissioner for Oaths)
*Delete where inapplicable
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
1. What is a Renunciation?
A Renunciation is a
document signed by a
beneficiary with prior
right confirming that he
or she is renouncing (i.e.
giving up) his or her
right to apply for letters
of administration.
2. Who must the
renunciation be signed
before?
The beneficiary who is
renouncing his or her
right to apply for letters
of administration has to
sign the renunciation
before an advocate and
solicitor or a
Commissioner for Oaths.
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SERVICE BUREAU FORM FOR SCHEDULE OF ASSETS
A. Deceased’s Property in Singapore
Amount should be greater than 0
Section Editable
Editable
Editable
Editable
Editable
Gross Value :
4.
5.
2.
3.
S/No. Description Market Value as at
Date of Death (S$)
(without deducting the
debts due or owing from the
deceased)
1.
SCHEDULE OF ASSETS
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
1. What is the purpose of
the Schedule of Assets?
You are required to
declare all the assets
comprising the estate in
the Schedule of Assets.
For the cases within the
scope of this Toolkit, the
Schedule of Assets is
used by the court to
confirm the value of the
estate and to determine
the fees payable for the
application. The
Schedule of Assets is
also referred to by
beneficiaries and
creditors to ascertain
the assets of the estate.
2. How do I obtain the
relevant information for
the Schedule of Assets?
You may approach the
institutions dealing with
the assets for
information. (These
institutions may impose
fees or conditions for
providing information.)
The onus is on the
applicant to declare the
assets accurately.
3. Should I attach
supporting documents
(e.g. bank statements)
to the Schedule?
No, you should not
attach supporting
documents to the
Schedule of Assets.
4. Why can’t I declare
other debts (besides
those secured by
mortgage) in the
Schedule of Assets?
The relevant rules do
not allow for the
deduction of other debts
for the purpose of
calculating the value of
the estate.
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B. Outstanding Debts in Singapore which are Secured by Mortgage (For immovable property only)
Amount should be greater than 0
Section Editable
Editable
Editable
Editable
Editable
Net Estate Value :
3.
4.
1.
S/No. Description Amount (S$)
2.
SCHEDULE OF ASSETS
5.
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C. Deceased’s Properties Outside Singapore (For deceased person domiciled in Singapore at date of death)
Amount should be greater than 0
Section Editable
Editable
Editable
Editable
Editable
Note : Data Fields marked w ith an asterisk (*) are Mandatory Fields.
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5.
2.
1.
S/No. Description
SCHEDULE OF ASSETS
Market Value as at
Date of Death (S$)
4.
3.
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ADMINISTRATION OATH
IN THE FAMILY JUSTICE COURTS OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE
OS Probate No: FC/P of 20
In the Matter of the Probate and
Administration Act (Chapter 251)
And
In the Estate of [Name of Deceased]
(NRIC No.: [ID of Deceased]), deceased
And
In the Matter of an Application by
[Name of Applicant(s)]
(NRIC No: [ID of Applicant(s)])
… Applicant(s)
ADMINISTRATION OATH
I/We*, [name] of [address], do make oath/affirm* and say that:
1. I/we* will faithfully administer the estate and effects of [name of
deceased], deceased by paying his/her* debts so far as his/her* estate and effects will
extend and the law requires;
2. I/We* will distribute the residue of his/her* estate and effects
according to law; and
3. I/We* will render a just and true account of my/our* administration
when I/we* am/are* lawfully required.
Sworn/Affirmed* by the
abovenamed [Name of Applicant(s)]
on the day of 20
at Singapore
)
)
)
)
Through the interpretation of [name of Commissioner for Oaths]
in the language*
Before me,
Commissioner for Oaths
*Delete where inapplicable
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
1. What is an
Administration Oath?
An Administration Oath
is an oath taken by the
applicant to faithfully
administer and account
for the estate. The oath
must be affirmed or
sworn by the applicant
before a Commissioner
for Oaths.
2. Should I choose “make
oath/sworn” or
“affirm”?
If you are a Christian,
you may choose “make
oath” and “sworn” and if
you are not, please
choose “affirm”.
3. When is the
interpretation clause
required?
It is required if the
applicant is signing and
taking the oath in a
language other than
English or affixing a
thumbprint.
4. Who may interpret the
document if the
applicant does not
understand English?
The interpretation
should be done by the
Commissioner for Oaths.
5. Where can I find a
Commissioner for
Oaths?
A Commissioner for
Oaths directory is
available on the
Singapore Academy of
Law website at
https://www.conp.sg.
Commissioners for
Oaths are available in
certain law firms.
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SUPPORTING AFFIDAVIT (WITH SCHEDULE OF ASSETS)
IN THE FAMILY JUSTICE COURTS OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE
OS Probate No: FC/P of 20
In the Matter of the Probate and
Administration Act (Chapter 251)
And
In the Estate of [Name of Deceased]
(NRIC No.: [ID of Deceased]), deceased
And
In the Matter of an Application by
[Name of Applicant(s)]
(NRIC No: [ID of Applicant(s)])
… Applicant(s)
SUPPORTING AFFIDAVIT
I/We*, [Name(s) of Applicant(s)] (NRIC No: (Applicant(s) ID)] of [Address(es) of
Applicant(s)], Singapore, do affirm/make oath* and say as follows:
(1) The Statement exhibited as “A” is the same Statement generated by the
Electronic Filing Service and no changes have been made. The contents
entered into the Electronic Filing Service, which now appear in the
Statement, are true and accurate to the best of my/our* knowledge and
belief.
(2) The contents of the Schedule of Assets exhibited herein as “B” are true
and accurate in every particular to the best of my/our* knowledge and
belief. The deponent/deponents* does/do* not know or have any reason to
believe that any of the contents of the Schedule of Assets is false.
(3) The documents exhibited and marked “C” have been accepted by the
Court and the contents of the documents are to the best of my/our*
knowledge and belief in all respects true.
Sworn/Affirmed* by the
abovenamed [Name of Applicant(s)]
on the day of 20
at Singapore
)
)
)
)
Through the interpretation of [name of Commissioner for Oaths]
in the language*
Before me,
Commissioner for Oaths
*Delete where inapplicable
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
1. What is a Supporting
Affidavit?
The applicant is required
to file a Supporting
Affidavit to confirm that
the contents of the
Statement and the
exhibits he has submitted
are true. The Supporting
Affidavit is to be sworn or
affirmed after the
Statement has been
accepted by the court.
2. When must it be filed?
The Supporting Affidavit
must be filed within 14
days after the filing of the
Originating Summons. If
you are unable to file the
Supporting Affidavit on
time, you should file a
letter requesting for an
extension of time with an
explanation for the delay
when you file the
Supporting Affidavit.
3. Where may I obtain the
Statement for the Exhibit
marked “A”?
The Statement which has
been accepted by the
court will be printed for
you by the Service
Bureau.
4. What are the documents
to be exhibited under
“C”?
The documents to be
exhibited depend on the
nature of your
application. Examples are:
 Certified True Copy
(“CTC”) of Death
Certificate of
Deceased
 CTC Death Certificate
of Executors/
Beneficiaries (if any)
 CTC Will of Deceased
(for Probate only)
 CTC Inheritance
Certificate (for
Muslim estates)
Court forms are not
required to be exhibited.
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SUPPORTING AFFIDAVIT (WITHOUT SCHEDULE OF ASSETS)
IN THE FAMILY JUSTICE COURTS OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE
OS Probate No: FC/P of 20
In the Matter of the Probate and
Administration Act (Chapter 251)
And
In the Estate of [Name of Deceased]
(NRIC No.: [ID of Deceased]), deceased
And
In the Matter of an Application by
[Name of Applicant(s)]
(NRIC No: [ID of Applicant(s)])
… Applicant(s)
SUPPORTING AFFIDAVIT
I/We*, [Name(s) of Applicant(s)] (NRIC No: (Applicant(s) ID)] of [Address(es) of
Applicant(s)], Singapore, do affirm/make oath* and say as follows:
(1) The Statement exhibited as “A” is the same Statement generated by the
Electronic Filing Service and no changes have been made. The contents
entered into the Electronic Filing Service, which now appear in the
Statement, are true and accurate to the best of my/our* knowledge and
belief.
(2) The documents exhibited and marked “B” have been accepted by the
Court and the contents of the documents are to the best of my/our*
knowledge and belief in all respects true.
Sworn/Affirmed* by the
abovenamed [Name of Applicant(s)]
on the day of 20
at Singapore
)
)
)
)
Through the interpretation of [name of Commissioner for Oaths]
in the language*
Before me,
Commissioner for Oaths
*Delete where inapplicable
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
1. What is a Supporting
Affidavit?
The applicant is required
to file a Supporting
Affidavit to confirm that
the contents of the
Statement and the
exhibits he has
submitted are true. The
Supporting Affidavit is to
be sworn or affirmed
after the Statement has
been accepted by the
court.
2. When must it be filed?
The Supporting Affidavit
must be filed within 14
days after the filing of the
Originating Summons. If
you are unable to file the
Supporting Affidavit on
time, you should file a
letter requesting for an
extension of time with an
explanation for the delay
when you file the
Supporting Affidavit.
3. Where may I obtain the
Statement for the Exhibit
marked “A”?
The Statement which has
been accepted by the
court will be printed for
you by the Service
Bureau.
4. What are the documents
to be exhibited under
“B”?
The documents to be
exhibited depend on the
nature of your
application. Examples are:
 Certified True Copy
(“CTC”) of Death
Certificate of
Deceased
 CTC Death Certificate
of Executors/
Beneficiaries (if any)
 CTC Will of Deceased
(for Probate only)
 CTC Inheritance
Certificate (for
Muslim estates)
Court forms are not
required to be exhibited.
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SCHEDULE OF ASSETS – SUPPLEMENTARY AFFIDAVIT
IN THE FAMILY JUSTICE COURTS OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE
OS Probate No: FC/P of 20
In the Matter of the Probate and
Administration Act (Chapter 251)
And
In the Estate of [Name of Deceased]
(NRIC No.: [ID of Deceased]), deceased
And
In the Matter of an Application by
[Name of Applicant(s)]
(NRIC No: [ID of Applicant(s)])
… Applicant(s)
SUPPLEMENTARY AFFIDAVIT
I/We*, [Name(s) of Applicant(s)] (NRIC No: (Applicant(s) ID)] of [Address(es) of
Applicant(s)], Singapore, do affirm/make oath* and say as follows:
(1) The contents of the Schedule of Assets exhibited herein as “C” are true and
accurate in every particular to the best of my/our* knowledge and belief.
The deponent/deponents* does/do* not know or have any reason to believe
that any of the contents of the Schedule of Assets is false.
Sworn/Affirmed* by the
abovenamed [Name of Applicant(s)]
on the day of 20
at Singapore
)
)
)
)
Through the interpretation of [name of Commissioner for Oaths]
in the language*
Before me,
Commissioner for Oaths
*Delete where inapplicable
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
1. When will a
Supplementary
Affidavit be required?
A supplementary
affidavit confirming that
the Schedule of Assets is
true and accurate is
required to be filed if
you file the Schedule of
Assets after filing the
Supporting Affidavit.
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REQUEST FOR EXTRACTION OF GRANT
(APPLICABLE FOR BOTH PROBATE AND LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION)
eLitigation
Request For Extraction of Grant
( Please ‘ tick ‘ and complete all the follow ing Data Fields marked w ith an asterisk (*) ) Filing Guide & Reference
Filing Case No. *
Court Forum Case Type Serial No. Year
Case No. : * / /
Certification
1st Certification
Court Forum Case Type Serial No. Year
( 1 ) Caveat No. : * / /
( 2 ) Caveat No. : * / /
2nd Certification
Court Forum Case Type Serial No. Year
( 1 ) Probate Case No. : * / /
( 2 ) Probate Case No. : * / /
To : Registrar
Name of Document
1)
2)
Editable
Note : Data Fields marked w ith an asterisk (*) are Mandatory Fields.
eLitigation Release 1.0 – 01 Dec 2016
A search of the Probate record of Caveats has been carried out and there are no Caveats in respect of
the captioned estate.
A search of the Probate record of Caveats has been carried out and the follow ing Caveat(s) is/are found
against the captioned estate:
C aveat T ype
Either "CAVP" or "DCCVP".
No. of Pages
Please ‘ tick ‘.
Solicitor(s) for the Applicant(s) / Applicant(s) *
Law Firm / In-Person Name *
Address *
Tel No.:
Fax No.:
Email:
File Ref No.:
Solicitor in charge:
Attach Annexure(s), where necessary:
Template – R15
A ct ions
This document is composed by the
system. No PDF attachment is required.
Part y Type
Filing party : Applicant
The applicant requests to extract the Grant of [Probate / Letters of Administration / Memorandum of Resealing
("Grant")].
P ro bate T ype
Either "P" or "DCP".
Compose ( Please complete the eform and *delete where inapplicable )
REQUEST FOR EXTRACTION OF GRANT
A search of the record of Probate cases has been carried out and there are no Probate cases in respect
of the captioned estate.
A search of the record of Probate cases has been carried out and the follow ing case(s) is/are found
against the captioned estate:
IN THE FAMILY JUSTICE COURTS OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE
Request For Extraction of Grant
In addition to an electronic Grant, a paper Grant is also required.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. What is a Request for Extraction
of Grant?
It is a request for the court to issue
the Grant of Probate or Grant of
Letters of Administration.
2. When may I file this Request?
The Request may be filed only
when all the required documents
have been processed and the court
has granted the application. The
court will write to you when the
matter is ready for the issuance of
the grant.
3. What is a “paper grant”?
In addition to the electronic grant,
you may request for a printed
grant which is a physical grant
issued by the registry with an
embossed court seal.
4. Why do I need to conduct probate
cases and probate caveat searches
when I file the Request to Extract
Grant?
Pending cases and caveats may
prevent the court from issuing a
grant. You may proceed to file the
Request only when there are no
caveats in force or pending related
cases at the time of the filing of
the Request. Please seek legal
advice if there are pending cases or
caveats in force against the estate.
5. Where and when do I conduct the
searches?
The searches may be conducted at
the Service Bureau. The searches
must be conducted on the day that
you file the Request for Extraction
of Grant.
5. What should I do with the search
reports?
Please attach the following to the
Request –
a. for deaths occurring on or
after 1 January 2015, the
summary report of the
search results from the
Family Division of the High
Court and Family Courts for
the current year;
b. for deaths occurring before 1
January 2015, the summary
report of the search results
from the Supreme Court, the
Family Division of the High
Court, the Family Courts and
the State Courts for the
current year; and
c. the full search reports for all
the years that the system
indicates that there were
applications or caveats filed
with respect to the estate.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
1. How do I apply for a
certified true copy of
the Grant?
You may apply for
certified true copies of
court documents by
filing a Request stating
the documents you
require and the number
of copies required. You
also need to provide
the reason for the
request (e.g. the bank
requires a certified true
copy of the grant
before releasing funds).
REQUEST FOR CERTIFIED TRUE COPY OF DOCUMENTS
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Sample Printed Grant
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SAMPLE CERTIFIED TRUE COPY OF DEATH CERTIFICATE
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SAMPLE COVER PAGE FOR CERTIFIED TRUE COPY OF WILL
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
1. How do I certify a copy
of the will as a true
copy?
a. The certified true
copy of the Will is to
contain the
certification “This is a
certified true copy of
the original Will of
[name of deceased]
dated [date].” on a
covering page that is
to be attached to the
copy of the Will.
b. The certification
should be done by an
advocate and
solicitor.
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5. ESTIMATED FEES
Court fees are payable for applications for probate or letters of administration. The following is an
estimate of the fees payable for applications filed through the Service Bureau for estates not exceeding
$3 million in value –
Estimated Filing Fees (in S$)
Document Estimated Fee Payable
(per document)
Originating Summons 100
Statement 15
Schedule of Assets 15
Certified True Copy (“CTC”) Death Certificate 15
CTC Will (if any) 30
Renunciation 25
Document in Support (if any) (e.g. CTC Inheritance
Certificate, CTC Beneficiary’s Death Certificates, CTC Divorce
Certificate)
15
Administration Oath 25
Supporting Affidavit 25
Schedule of Assets – Supplementary Affidavit 25
Request to Extract Grant (with printed grant) 80
Request for CTC Grant and Schedule of Assets 50
Other Fees Payable (in S$)
Document Estimated Fee Payable
(per document)
Probate Application and Caveat Searches (for Family
Division of the High Court and Family Courts) when filing the
Originating Summons
20
Probate Application and Caveat Searches (for Family
Division of the High Court and Family Courts) when filing the
Request Extraction of Grant
30
Affirmation fees for Administration Oath, Supporting
Affidavit (payable to Commissioner for Oaths, average of 3
documents to affirm)
100
Note:
 Fees will vary depending on the number of applicants and pages involved. The number of pages
will vary depending on the case.
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Naming a New Executor (ADMINISTRATOR)

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A court that removes an executor must appoint someone else to take over the job. If the will names an alternate, generally the court would name that person to serve, unless there’s some legal reason the person can’t fill the post.

If the will doesn’t name an alternate executor, then the court will turn to state law, which will provide a priority list of those who are entitled to serve as executor. In most states, the surviving spouse is first on the list, followed by adult children and then more distant family members.