by Ben | Sep 16, 2021 | Inheritance, Divorce, Family Law, Wills & Trusts
Getting married? Generally speaking, under Singapore law, your previous Will is automatically revoked upon marriage if you get married. This is because you have a new family and the law assumes that you wish to provide for your new family. Therefore, if you fail to...
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
Applying to be a Deputy under Mental Capacity Act We assist clients in applying for a Deputyship order when a family member lacks mental capacity and does not make a Lasting Power of Attorney. It is desirable to apply for a deputy in the following situations: Young...
by Ben | Sep 15, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
There are 2 types of divorce in Singapore: Contested Uncontested (sometimes referred to as simplified or amicable divorce) What is a Contested Divorce? When a divorce is contested, it means that the husband and wife are unable to agree on the divorce, children custody...
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
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 the estate administration is concluded, and the inheritance...
by Ben | Sep 14, 2021 | Coinveyancing
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...
