Probate and letters of administration · $1,150 nett
A grant of probate is the court order confirming that the executor named in a will can deal with the deceased's assets. If there is no will, the court grants letters of administration instead, to an administrator and for non-Muslims the estate is shared under the Intestate Succession Act. Banks, HDB, CDP and insurers usually need one of these before they release or transfer anything. We prepare and file the application for one fixed fee.
What's included
- Originating Application, oath and supporting affidavit
- Court filing fees and commissioner for oaths fees
- Court attendances
- Letters to up to two banks, brokers or insurers if you're unsure what the deceased held
How it works
Book and bring the documents
Click Book an appointment. Bring the death certificate, the original will (for probate), your NRIC and a list of assets
Drafted while you wait
We draft the Originating Application on eLitigation in about 45 minutes. You check the printout, we file it once you confirm and you pay and leave
Sign the oath and affidavit
When the application is approved usually 1 to 2 weeks later, you sign the oath and affidavit we prepare. The oath and affidavit can be signed at our office OR by WhatsApp video call with the Commissioner for Oaths (if you have a printer and scanner)
Grant extracted
Once the schedule of assets is finalised, the grant of probate or letters of administration is extracted
Documents to you
We email you the grant, the schedule of assets and the sealed will (if there is one) as PDFs and post two sets of certified true copies to your home for HDB, CDP, banks and insurers
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Questions people ask first
How much is it?
$1,150 nett for a straightforward estate, including court filing fees and commissioner for oaths fees. Additional charges apply only in the situations listed in the fee box.
There's no will. Who can be the administrator?
It depends on who survives the deceased. A spouse comes first then children then parents then brothers and sisters. People with equal rights, such as siblings, can each apply and only the one applying needs to come for the appointment. WhatsApp us the family details and we'll tell you who can apply.
Do the other family members need to come?
No, only the applicant. If someone with an earlier right doesn't want to act, they sign a renunciation, $100 each.
What about the HDB flat or other property?
The grant lets the executor or administrator sell or transfer it. HDB handles these every day. Bring them the certified true copy we post to you.
What about bank accounts, shares, insurance and CPF?
Bank accounts, CDP shares and insurance policies with no nomination are part of the estate and need the grant. CPF and nominated insurance are paid to the nominees outside the estate. If you don't know where the accounts are, we write to up to two institutions for you.
What do I bring?
The death certificate, the original will if there is one, your NRIC and a list of the assets you know about.
Do I need to come to the office?
Once while we draft and file, about 45 minutes. The oath and affidavit can be signed at our office OR by WhatsApp video call with the Commissioner for Oaths (if you have a printer and scanner).
How long does it take?
Approval of the application usually takes 1 to 2 weeks after filing. The grant follows once the oath, affidavit and schedule of assets are done.
Do I always need a grant?
Not always. For some small estates the Public Trustee's Office may be able to help without a grant. Check with the Public Trustee first.
The original will is lost or there are overseas assets
Both need extra work and are quoted separately. Our fixed fee covers Singapore assets only.
Book probate & letters of administration
$1,150 nett. Appointment only, strictly no walk-ins.