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...
by Ben | Sep 13, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
What is a husband’s rights in a divorce in Singapore? Is a man at a disadvantage under Singapore divorce law? Unfortunately, there is a lot of misconception that the man is at a disadvantage. At PKWA Law, we get both men and women seeking divorce advice. As a male...
by Ben | Sep 13, 2021 | Inheritance, Probate & Letters of Administration
“Hailed as a leading specialist for probate and family law in Singapore. PKWA Law has earned its rank as one of the top family law firms in the 2019 edition of Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific. The firm packages most of its legal services with an all-inclusive fixed...
by Ben | Sep 13, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
Expatriate divorce in Singapore With a large community of foreigners and expatriates in Singapore, it is natural to expect the divorce rate among foreigners to rise here. If you are looking for an expatriate divorce lawyer in Singapore, here are answers to some...
