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...
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...
by Ben | Sep 13, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
How is a business divided in a divorce? Before jumping into this topic we should first start by discussing the concept of matrimonial assets. Under the Women’s Charter, matrimonial assets include: Assets acquired by one or both parties during the marriage. Assets used...
by Ben | Sep 13, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
Dividing Matrimonial Assets in Singapore Divorce: Homes, CPF & Inherited Property Explained Introduction Dividing property and finances is often the most difficult part of a divorce in Singapore. Many clients ask: “What happens to my HDB flat? What about CPF...
by Ben | Sep 10, 2021 | Inheritance, Probate & Letters of Administration
What is a Grant of Probate? When a person passes away, and the deceased person has a valid will, the beneficiaries need the Executor (the person named in the Will) to apply to the court for a Grant of Probate. When the court issues probate, it confers authority to the...
by Ben | Sep 10, 2021 | Personal Legal Procedures, Family Law
It is a common practice for people to change their name in Singapore, and this is done via a legal document known as a deed poll. In this article, we’ll provide more detail on the process and requirements. What is a Deed Poll? A Deed Poll is a legal document...
