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Wills, Probate & Legal Services Singapore

Our general practice team provides comprehensive legal services for individuals and families at every stage of life — from making a will to administering an estate, executing a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) to registering a deed poll.

We provide comprehensive legal services to support you through life’s significant milestones. Whether you are preparing a will, executing an LPA, or administering an estate after a loved one’s passing, we are here to guide and assist you every step of the way.

Our goal is to be your trusted legal partner — offering clarity, care, and expertise across Singapore’s most important personal legal matters.

Our areas of general practice include: 

  • Making of Wills — professionally drafted wills that clearly express your wishes and reduce the risk of dispute. Our will writing lawyers in Singapore advise on estate distribution, executor appointment, and testamentary conditions.
  • Grant of Probate (where the deceased left behind a will) — where the deceased left behind a will, we apply to the court to obtain probate and administer the estate according to the will.
  • Grant of Letters of Administration (where the deceased did not leave a will) — where the deceased did not leave a will, we assist family members in obtaining Letters of Administration to deal with the estate under the Intestate Succession Act.
  • Deed polls (change of name) — we prepare and execute statutory deed polls for change of name for individuals in Singapore.
  • Preparation of statutory declarations — statutory declarations for a wide range of personal and business purposes.Power of Attorney (for HDB or other general purposes)
  • Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) (Form 1, Form 2 or as Certificate Issuer) — Form 1 (general) or Form 2 (customised). We act as Certificate Issuers for LPAs registered with the Office of the Public Guardian.
  • Applications under the Mental Capacity Act — court applications to appoint a Deputy to manage the property and affairs of a family member who has lost mental capacity. See our Professional Deputy & Donee page for more.
  • Tenancy agreements (preparation, vetting and negotiating) — preparation, vetting and negotiation of residential and commercial tenancy agreements. 
  • Trade Marks registration — assisting individuals and businesses with Singapore trade mark applications.

We provide comprehensive legal services to support you through life’s significant milestones. Whether you are purchasing a property, preparing a will, executing a LPA, or administering an estate after a loved one’s passing, we are here to guide and assist you every step of the way.

Our goal is to be your trusted legal partner—offering clarity, care, and expertise from life’s early decisions to its most pivotal moments.

To make an appointment, please call our land line +65 6535 6077 , between 9:30am and 5pm, and ask for either Wendy or Florence.

For after-office hours and weekend enquiries, please WhatsApp us at 96922522 or email enquiry@tanleeandchoo.com.sg.

Frequently Asked Questions — Wills, LPA & Probate Singapore

Why should I make a will in Singapore?

Without a will, your estate will be distributed according to the Intestate Succession Act — which may not reflect your wishes. A professionally drafted will ensures your assets go to the people you choose, appoints an executor you trust, and can reduce family disputes and delays in estate administration. We provide will writing services in Singapore for individuals and families.

What is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in Singapore?

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document under the Mental Capacity Act that allows you to appoint one or more persons (called Donees) to make decisions on your behalf if you lose mental capacity in future. There are two forms: Form 1 (general powers) and Form 2 (customised powers). An LPA must be certified by a qualified Certificate Issuer — our lawyers are registered Certificate Issuers with the Office of the Public Guardian.

What happens if someone dies without a will in Singapore?

If a person dies intestate (without a valid will), their estate is distributed according to the Intestate Succession Act. A family member must apply to the court for Letters of Administration to deal with the estate. This process takes longer than probate under a will. We advise making a will to avoid this situation — and assist families going through intestate administration.

What is the difference between probate and Letters of Administration?

Probate is granted by the court when the deceased left a valid will and appoints the named executor to administer the estate. Letters of Administration are granted when there is no will (or no executor), allowing a family member to administer the estate. In both cases, the process involves filing court documents and obtaining court approval before assets can be distributed.

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