by Ben | Sep 16, 2021 | Inheritance, Divorce, Family Law, Wills & Trusts
Marriage, Divorce, and Wills in Singapore: What You Need to Know Many people are surprised to learn that marriage and divorce have very different effects on a Will in Singapore. If you don’t update your Will during these life changes, your estate may go to the wrong...
by Ben | Sep 16, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
Free Divorce Consultation with PKWA Divorce Lawyers If you’re considering divorce, PKWA Law offers a free first consultation at our office to address all your questions. This no-obligation discussion allows us to listen to your concerns and guide you through the...
by Ben | Sep 16, 2021 | Inheritance, Family Law, Personal Legal Procedures
What is the difference between a Deputyship and an LPA? It is important to know the difference between applying for a Deputyship under the Mental Capacity Act and making a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). An LPA is a legal document that allows a person who is at least...
by Ben | Sep 16, 2021 | Inheritance, Personal Legal Procedures
Deputyship Application in Singapore (Updated 2025) When a loved one loses mental capacity and has not made a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), their family members may need to apply to the Family Justice Courts for a Deputyship Order. A Deputyship Order appoints a...
by Ben | Sep 15, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
Divorce in Singapore: Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce At PKWA Law, one of Singapore’s leading family law firms, we guide clients through the divorce process with clear advice and empathetic support. Whether your case is contested or uncontested...
by Ben | Sep 15, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
We sometimes get requests from clients that they would prefer a female divorce lawyer to represent them. While the gender of your divorce lawyer won’t determine the outcome of your case – above all, you should engage someone who will listen to and understand your...
by Ben | Sep 15, 2021 | Inheritance, Probate & Letters of Administration
How to Get a Grant of Probate Quickly in Singapore: 5 Expert Tips The probate lawyers at PKWA Law usually obtain Grant of Probate and Letters of Administration within 4 to 6 weeks. The quicker the Grant of Probate and Letters of Administration are obtained, the faster...
by Ben | Sep 14, 2021 | Conveyancing
PKWA Law is on the approved panel of lawyers for all the major banks and financial institutions including DBS, UOB, OCBC, Maybank, CPF Board. PKWA Law is one of Singapore’s best known and largest conveyancing property law firms, with more than 130 staff. We are...
by Ben | Sep 14, 2021 | News, Divorce, Family Law, Inheritance
We are pleased to share that PKWA Law has been recognised as one of Singapore’s top family law firms by the Straits Times in its inaugural Straits Times Singapore’s Best Law Firms 2021 survey. The Straits Times, together with international market researcher Statista,...
by Ben | Sep 13, 2021 | Inheritance, Wills & Trusts
Guide to making a will in Singapore The Wills Act governs the making of a Will in Singapore. The Wills Act states that a testator (the person making the Will) may devise, bequeath or dispose of his real or personal estate via a Will. The following contains the key...
