什么是遗嘱认证?
当一个人去世时,如果死者有一份有效的遗嘱,遗产受益人需要遗嘱执行人(遗嘱中指定的人)向法院申请遗嘱认证。当法院签发遗嘱认证时,就赋予了遗嘱执行人处理死者遗产的权力。然后,遗嘱执行人可以指示银行和金融机构在分配给遗产受益人之前将这笔钱转给他们。
遗嘱执行人在聘请遗嘱认证律师申请遗嘱认证时,必须出示原始遗嘱。
如果没有有效的遗嘱,你将需要遗产管理书
当一个人去世时,如果死者没有留下有效的遗嘱,遗产受益人需要遗产代理人(称为 “遗产管理人”)向法院申请获得遗产管理书。当法院签发遗产管理书后,遗产管理人可以收集或出售死者的资产,并将其分配给合法的遗产受益人。
遗产管理人通常是死者的配偶或者某个近亲。
由于没有遗嘱,遗产管理人必须根据《无遗嘱继承法》(第146章)(针对非穆斯林)或《穆斯林法律管理法》(针对穆斯林)来分配资产。
遗嘱执行人的职责
遗嘱执行人负责管理遗产。因此,他们是遗嘱认证过程中必不可少的人。由于遗嘱执行人必须收集死者的资产,资产在分配给遗产受益人之前会先流向他们。因此,如果您要立遗嘱,您应该谨慎地选择遗嘱执行人。
遗嘱执行人有严格的职责,按照死者的遗嘱分配遗产。这里有几件事情是遗嘱执行人必须做的。
遗嘱执行人必须:
- 查明死者有哪些资产及其价值。
- 首先,偿还死者的债务。这些债务包括IRAS税款、信用卡债务、住房和车辆贷款以及个人贷款。
- 根据遗嘱中的指示,将资产的余额分配给遗产受益人。
新加坡遗嘱认证程序的各个阶段
通常情况下,该过程可在1-2个月内完成。这主要涉及三个阶段,鉴于其中的复杂性,强烈建议聘请律师为您处理这一过程。
- 提交申请
- 提供有关传票、附表、担保书的支持性宣誓书和OIT
- 提取财产转让证书
第一阶段
您的律师将提交:
- 原诉传票(案卷搜查)、声明、遗产管理誓词
- 死亡证明书的CTC或法院推定死者死亡的命令
- 放弃书
- 遗嘱和附录(如有)的CTC,包括经律师认证的翻译(如有)
- 国外财产转让证书(用于重新密封国外财产转让证书);
- 共同管理人的同意书(如有);
- 继承证书(针对穆斯林);
- 其他事项,如法院命令、外国法律宣誓书;
第二阶段
- 支持性宣誓书(在提交操作系统后14天内提交)。
- 补充宣誓书(如果附表未在支持性宣誓书中提交)。
- 其他事项,如豁免保证人传票、宣誓书、法院命令等(如果有弱势受益人或高等法院的家事法庭案件)。
第三阶段
- 请求提取财产转让证书
- 遗产管理保证书
- 要求提取重新密封的备忘录
*遗嘱执行人有义务按照遗嘱分配资产。
我应该什么时候申请遗嘱认证?
您应该尽快申请遗嘱认证。 死者的财产和资产应分配给遗产受益人,不得无故拖延。
Frequently asked questions
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How long does it take to obtain a Grant of Probate?
For uncontested cases, probate is typically granted within 4 to 8 weeks, provided the paperwork is complete. Complex estates, unclear wills, or disputes between beneficiaries can significantly delay the process.
How much does Probate cost in Singapore?
Probate fees in Singapore depend largely on estate value and the number of assets involved. While some simple matters may start from around $1,500, many estates involving property or larger asset pools will fall in the higher fee range.
At PKWA Law, our pricing is aligned with the typical market range for probate work in Singapore, while providing the assurance of a clear, structured fee with no hidden charges.
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What documents are required to apply for Probate?
The executor must file with the Family Justice Courts:
Originating Summons to commence the application.
- A Statement with details of the deceased and the will.
- A Supporting Affidavit, including the death certificate and certified copy of the will.
- A Schedule of Assets, listing all assets and liabilities (in Singapore and abroad, if any).
These documents enable the Court to confirm the will’s validity and ensure proper distribution of the estate.
What happens to CPF savings during probate?
CPF monies are treated differently from other assets. If the deceased made a valid CPF nomination, the CPF Board distributes savings directly to nominees.
If there is no nomination, CPF monies are transferred to the Public Trustee’s Office (PTO) for distribution according to the Intestate Succession Act. CPF monies do not form part of the estate and are not distributed under a Will or by probate.
雇律师有必要吗?
虽然在没有律师的情况下您仍然可以申请遗嘱认证,但这个过程又复杂又耗时。 有大量的文件需要完成和提交。 鉴于这种情况,我们建议聘请一家信誉良好的律师事务所代表您处理此事。 它将为您节省大量的时间和精力,同时确保申请成功。
这个过程需要多长时间?
假设此事没有争议,通常大约需要 1 - 2 个月完成。
What is the difference between a Grant of Probate and Letters of Administration?
A Grant of Probate is issued when the deceased left behind a valid Will. The executor named in the Will applies for this Grant, which authorises them to collect the deceased’s assets, pay debts, and distribute the estate according to the Will.
By contrast, Letters of Administration (LOA) are required when the deceased passed away without a valid Will. The Court appoints an administrator—usually a spouse or close family member—to manage and distribute the estate. Distribution must follow the Intestate Succession Act (for non-Muslims) or Muslim inheritance laws.
The main difference lies in whether a Will exists: Probate follows the deceased’s wishes, while Administration follows statutory rules.