Legal Basics
- Who is the Testator?
- Who is the Executor?
- What are the duties of an Executor?
- Who is the Beneficiary?
- Who should be Witnesses to a Will?
- Can a beneficiary be a witness to a Will?
- Can GM Legacy staff sign as witnesses to my Will?
- What if I need legal advice for more complicated Wills?
- What steps can I take to validate my Will? / When will my Will be in force?
- How do I execute my Will?
- Where should I store the Will?
- What should I do if I want my Will to be re-written?
- Does a Will on GM Legacy include a residuary clause?
- What is a residuary clause?
- In what circumstances will a Will be contested?
- Who determines the outcome of a contested Will?
- How can I prevent my Will from being contested?
- Will my Will be revoked upon my marriage or divorce?
- Will my Will be revoked if there is a change in my personal details such as name, or identification number, or residential address?
- How often should I update my Will?
- Can my Will take precedence over any current life insurance policy I have?
- Is my money in my Central Provident Fund (CPF) accounts covered by the Will?
- What types of assets does the Will cater for?
- What are the special considerations for Will writing in Singapore?
- Do I need to register my Will with any authority in Singapore?
- Can foreigners make a Will in Singapore?
- Is my Will done with GM Legacy executable?