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LAW.com.sg

LAW.com.sg

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  • Do you reply to our enquiries?
  • I have submitted a quote, but didn’t receive an automated response from you
  • Why do I have problems submitting through or using your website?
Adoption

Adoption

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  • What is your cost for application for adoption?
  • What are the criteria for application for adoption of a child?
  • How should I go about making an Adoption application?
  • What happens during the adoption application?
  • What is the effect of an Adoption Order?
  • Where can I get more information on Adoption in Singapore?
  • What are the considerations that the Court will take into account before making an adoption order?
  • If I do not meet the general criteria for Adoption, are there any exceptions that I can rely on?
Commissioner for Oaths

Commissioner for Oaths

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  • What is your commissioning fee?
  • How do I make an appointment with your Commissioner for Oaths?
  • Should I sign my document before a Commissioner or Notary Public?
  • Do you have a format of a statutory declaration?
  • Does your Commissioner for Oaths render legal advice?
Deed Poll

Deed Poll

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Deed Poll Procedures
  • What is a Deed Poll?
  • How do I engage your firm for Deed Poll?
  • How many times can I change my name?
  • Will a draft Deed Poll be given to me to check?
  • Do I need a certified true copy of my Deed Poll?
  • I am overseas, can I change my name in my Identity Card overseas?
  • How long does it take for you to prepare my draft Deed Poll?
  • What do I need to bring when I attend at your office?
  • How do I make payment for my Deed Poll?
  • How long does it take to change my Identity Card at ICA?
  • I am overseas now, can I apply for a Deed Poll?
  • Where do I need to go to change my name in my Identity Card?
  • Should I laminate my Deed Poll?
Minor Deed Poll
  • What age is considered a minor?
  • Can a Minor (under 21 years of age) signs a Deed Poll to change his name by himself?
  • What are ICA’s requirements for changing the name of my Minor Child via Deed Poll?
  • Can one parent sign the Deed Poll for my minor child?
  • Does my child need to attend at your office?
  • I have the sole custody of my child, can I still dispense with the consent of the other parent?
  • I just did a Deed Poll for my child, does it mean that ICA is aware of his change of name?
  • I am a single mother, and I want to change the surname of my child under 1 year old?
  • If my child (minor, more than 1 year old) has no Identity Card yet, how can I use the Deed Poll to reflect his/her new name?
  • Why is there a need to obtain the consent of parents for change of name of a minor, in addition to producing a Deed Poll?
  • I just did a Deed Poll to change the name of my son who does not have a NRIC, what should I do?
  • Can we change our child’s race in a Deed Poll?
  • Can we change our child’s religion in a Deed Poll?
Name Change Issues
  • ICA rejected my Deed Poll as my hanyu pinyin name and my name in Chinese characters are inconsistent
  • Types of Change of Names
  • What are unacceptable names?
  • Can I delete my hanyu pinyin name appearing in brackets?
  • Should I add my Christian Name in front or at the rear of my existing name?
  • I am not baptized, can I add a Christian Name with a Deed Poll?
  • Can I change my surname or family name with a Deed Poll?
  • I am adding my married name, do I need a Deed Poll?
  • I am a Singapore PR and I wish to change my name with a Deed Poll, what are ICA’s policies?
  • Can I retain my hanyu pinyin name (in brackets) with my name in Chinese characters?
Post Deed Poll
  • Can I apply for change of name in IC online?
  • My child does not have an IC, what should I do?
  • What should I do after I’ve done a Deed Poll?
  • When do I need a certified true copy of my Deed Poll by your Notary Public?
  • What if I lose my Deed Poll, can I get a replacement?
  • Should I inform the Banks, and other private institutions of my new name?
  • Must I inform the other Government Departments after I have changed my name in my Identity Card?
  • How do I update my name in the title deeds of my property?
  • Do I need to change my name in my Passport?
  • I have an air ticket issued in my old name, and I just changed my name in my IC, will my air ticket or travel be affected?
  • I have done a Deed Poll, does it mean that my name has changed?
  • I failed to change my IC within 28 days, can I renew my Deed Poll?
  • If I change my address, do I need another Deed Poll to update my address?
Lost Deed Poll
  • I have lost my original Deed Poll, what should I do?
Deed Poll Fee and Engagement
  • What is your Deed Poll fee?
  • How do I engage you for Deed Poll?
  • How do I book an appointment for Deed Poll?
Deputy MCA

Deputy MCA

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  • What are your fees for deputyship application?
  • How do I engage you for deputyship application?
Divorce

Divorce

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Divorce Ancillary Matters
  • What is Singapore Court’s position on division of matrimonial assets?
  • What are matrimonial assets for division upon divorce?
  • What are the statutory criteria to be considered by the Court in division of matrimonial assets?
  • What powers do the courts have to allocate financial resources and property on the breakdown of marriage?
  • What are Ancillary Matters during Marriage?
  • What are Ancillary Matters after a Divorce?
  • Can I claim for maintenance on marital breakdown?
  • Does ongoing spousal maintenance operate following marital breakdown?
  • Does the Court have the power to vary a Maintenance Order made by it?
  • What are the powers of the Court in enforcement?
  • What is an Attachment of Earnings Order?
  • What is a Writ of Seizure & Sale Order?
  • What is an Order for Imprisonment?
Children in Divorce
  • Apart from Divorce, is there any other method of separation between Husband and Wife?
  • What is a child of marriage in a divorce proceedings in Singapore?
  • Can you explain the basis of child maintenance in Singapore upon divorce?
  • What is the legal position in relation to custody or parental responsibility following the breakdown of a relationship or marriage?
  • What is the legal position in relation to access or contact or visitation following the breakdown of a relationship or marriage?
Divorce Proceedings
  • What are the ground(s) for Divorce in Singapore?
  • How do I start a Divorce Proceedings in Singapore?
  • Who are the parties in a Divorce Application?
  • What are the Singapore courts system over family law matters such as divorce?
  • Can I apply for a Singapore divorce myself?
  • Are there any pre-conditions before I can file an Application for Divorce?
  • My marriage is under 3 years, can I divorce?
  • I can’t find my wife, can I apply for a Divorce?
  • I wish to oppose my wife’s Writ of Divorce
  • I wish to come to an agreement with my spouse without having it being contested, how do I do that?
  • What non-court-based processes exist to resolve marital disputes?
  • Are foreign marriages or civil partnerships recognised?
  • What are the main requirements for local courts to have jurisdiction in relation to Singapore Divorce proceedings?
Judicial Separation
  • What is the effect of a Judicial Separation?
  • Why should I choose Judicial Separation as an Option?
  • In a Judicial Separation, can the Court deal with Ancillary Matters?
Divorce Legislations
  • What are the Common Legislations and Acts relating to Family Law?
Nullity
  • What are the grounds for annulling a marriage?
  • What are the defences to the grant of a decree of Nullity?
  • What is the effect of Annulment?
  • What is the status of any child of a marriage that has been annulled?
Nuptial Agreement
  • What is a pre-nuptial agreement?
  • What is a post-nuptial agreement?
  • To what extent are pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements binding?
Reconciiation
  • What is “Reconciliation”?
  • What can the Court do if it is in the opinion that there is a possibility of a reconciliation?
Separation
  • What is a Deed of Separation?
  • Can I reconcile with my spouse after signing a Deed of Separation?
LPA

LPA

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LPA Information
  • What is a Lasting Power of Attorney?
  • What do you mean by personal welfare?
  • What do you mean by property and affairs matters?
  • What are the benefits of a Lasting Power of Attorney?
  • Who can witness the signing of my Lasting Power of Attorney?
  • I intend to appoint 2 Donees, should I appoint them to act “jointly” or “jointly and severally”?
  • What do you mean by mental capacity?
  • If I don’t have a LPA, what happen if I lose my mental capacity?
  • What is the difference between a Lasting Power of Attorney and a Power of Attorney?
  • What is the difference between a Will and a Lasting Power of Attorney?
  • What criteria do I need to have to be able to make a Lasting Power of Attorney?
  • What type of decisions can my Donee decide for me?
LPA Application
  • How to submit LPA Online at OPGO?
  • When can I submit hardcopy LPA instead of LPA Online at OPGO?
  • Where can I find OPG forms?
  • Translation of Key Terms in LPA
  • What is your LPA fee?
  • In respect of Lasting Power of Attorney in Singapore, what does “jointly and severally” mean?
LPA Revocation
  • Can I revoke or cancel my Lasting Power of Attorney?
  • How can I revoke my Lasting Power of Attorney after registration?
  • What is to be done upon a terminating event occurring for my LPA?
LPA Donee
  • Do I need to get my Donee consent before his appointment?
  • Who can I appoint as my Donee?
  • How many Donees can I appoint under my Lasting Power of Attorney?
Post LPA
  • I have signed the LPA, is there a time frame for application for registration?
  • After my LPA is registered, what should I do with the LPA?
  • How long will the registration process of my LPA take?
  • I am the sole appointed Donee, and I wish to act on behalf of the Donor whom I think now lack mental capacity, what should I do?
  • After I submit my LPA by post, is it automatically accepted?
  • What are the fees payable to OPG for the Application or Cancellation of LPA in Singapore?
  • What documents to submit and how do I submit my LPA to OPG?
  • Who can submit my Lasting Power of Attorney application?
  • I have just signed my LPA before a lawyer, is it valid and effective already?
  • When can my Donee use my Lasting Power of Attorney?
  • I am a Donee, how do I use the Lasting Power of Attorney?
  • How can I revoke my Lasting Power of Attorney after registration?
Notary Public

Notary Public

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Notary General
  • Does Notary Public render legal advice?
  • What is a Notary Public?
  • What are the common Singapore Notarial Services?
  • What are the duties and functions of a Notary Public?
  • My documents have been rejected by the Embassy, what should I do?
  • Does Singapore Notary Public issue Apostille?
  • How do I know that a Notary Public is genuine?
  • My UK Lawyer wants to know the authenticity of the Notarised document
  • Where can I find foreign embassies in Singapore?
  • What should I do prior to engaging a Notary Public?
  • What is Legalisation?
  • I want to legalised at the embassy, do you know the procedures?
  • Do you have a format of a statutory declaration?
Notary Certified True Copy
  • I have three documents to certify true by Notary Public, what is the cost?
  • I don’t have the original document, can you still certify true a copy?
  • Do you qualify when you certify true copy of an original document?
  • We require legalisation relating to our Company’s Business Profile, Certificate of Good Standing, M&A and Certificate of Incorporation
Notary Witnessing
  • Can the Notary Public witness my signing on a document virtually?
  • Should I sign my document before a Commissioner or Notary Public?
  • Do you have a format of a statutory declaration?
  • I need a Notary Public to witness my signature to a bank form
  • What documents must I bring for attestation?
  • I have pre-signed the document, can your Notary Public witness my signature?
Notary Fees
  • Notary Public fees
  • Are Notarial Fees for Notarial Services Negotiable?
Probate

Probate

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Probate Procedures
  • How can I engage you for Probate matter?
  • Documents required for Probate matters from Clients
  • What initial documents are required for both Probate and Letters of Administration?
  • What are the common Probate documents to sign?
  • Signing Probate documents overseas
  • What happen if a foreign or non-Singapore domiciled person died intestate with assets in Singapore?
Grant of Probate
  • What initial documents are required for both Probate and Letters of Administration?
  • What further documents are required for application of Grant of Probate?
Letters of Administration
  • What happen if a foreign or non-Singapore domiciled person died intestate with assets in Singapore?
  • When are Sureties required?
  • How to apply for dispensation of sureties for Grants of Letters of Administration?
  • What succession rules apply to the intestate estate in Singapore?
  • Who can be the sureties in Letters of Administration?
  • Who have priorities to apply to be the Administrator in Letters of Administration?
  • What initial documents are required for both Probate and Letters of Administration?
Resealing
  • Can I Reseal a Grant of Representation from the Court of a Commonwealth Country?
  • What is Resealing in Singapore?
  • Documents for Resealing of Malaysian Grant
Probate Fees
  • What are your Probate fees?
Signing Probate Document Overseas
  • Specimen Probate Administration Oath Signed Overseas
  • Specimen Renunciation for Letters of Administration Signed Overseas
  • Specimen Probate Supporting Affidavit signed Overseas
  • Specimen Probate Supplementary Affidavit signed Overseas
Power of Attorney

Power of Attorney

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POA General
  • What is a Power of Attorney?
  • How do I engage Loh Eben Ong to prepare a Power of Attorney?
  • How do I sign the Power of Attorney?
  • I am signing my Power of Attorney in Singapore, who need to attend at your office?
  • Does my Attorney or Donee need to sign the Singapore Power of Attorney?
  • Common Issues for Submitting POA Online
  • How do I collect my original Power of Attorney after deposit in High Court?
HDB Flats POA
  • What is Power of Attorney for HDB Flats?
  • What are the type of Power of Attorney formats prescribed by HDB?
  • How to engage you for Power of Attorney for HDB Flats?
  • What happens after my Power of Attorney for HDB Flat is registered?
Signing POA Overseas
  • How do I sign my Power of Attorney Overseas?
  • Specimen of Power of Attorney Signed Overseas
  • If I am using my CPF funds, can I sign my Power of Attorney before a Notary Public overseas?
  • I am overseas, and where can I find a Singapore Consulate Officer?
  • If Notary Public Seal contain Non-English word, will the Court accept it for registration?
  • What if my identity number stated in the Certificate of the Notary or Consulate Officer differs from that stated in the Power of Attorney?
Post POA
  • How do I revoke my Power of Attorney?
  • Sample letter of revocation of Power of Attorney to the donee
  • What letters will you sent post Power of Attorney?
  • Collection of Power of Attorney
Property

Property

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Conveyancing
  • What is Singapore Property Conveyancing?
  • Buy Property in Singapore
  • Sell Property in Singapore
  • Mortgage and Refinance
  • Miscellaneous Property and Conveyancing Services
  • How do I obtain a digital title of my Singapore property?
Property Gifts and Transfer of Partial Interests
  • Can I make a gift of my property during my lifetime?
  • How do I transfer my share in my property to my co-owner or third party by way of gift?
  • What is the effect of a gift of property?
Property Stamp Duties
  • Buyer’s Stamp Duty for Residential and Non-Residential Properties
  • What is Buyer’s Stamp Duty (BSD)?
  • ABSD on Partial Interest Transfer of Property
Property Foreign Buyers
  • What is the meaning of “residential property”?
  • What is the meaning of “foreign person”?
  • What are the properties a foreign person can acquire without having to apply for approval under the Residential Property Act?
  • I am a Singapore Permanent Resident, can I buy residential vacant land to build a property?
  • Are HDB and conservation shophouses considered as restricted residential properties?
Conveyancing Fees
  • What are your Conveyancing fees?
  • How do I engage you for the sale of my property?
  • How do I engage you for redemption of my property?
Wills

Wills

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Wills General
  • What is a Will?
  • Common Terms in a Will
  • Why do some people not make Wills?
  • What can I include in my Will?
  • I am overseas, can I engage your services to draft my Will to be signed outside Singapore?
  • Do I need to state all the details of my assets in my Will?
  • Who should I engage to prepare my Will? Lawyers or Non-Legal Firms?
  • Is my Will registrable?
  • What happens if my spouse and me passed away simultaneously?
  • In making a Will, can I give away my Worldwide Assets, including Singapore?
  • What happen if a foreign or non-Singapore domiciled person died intestate with assets in Singapore?
  • Do you prepare Wills for Muslims?
CPF Funds in Wills
  • Money in your CPF and Nomination
  • What items are covered by CPF Nomination?
  • What happens to my CPF Nomination upon divorce?
  • If I already have a Will, do I still need to do a CPF Nomination?
Post Wills
  • What is the Will Registry in Singapore?
  • When should I review my Will?
  • Making Your Will Known
  • Can I amend my Will myself?
Wills Fees & Online
  • What is your fee for Wills and how do I engage you?
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Minor Deed Poll

  • What age is considered a minor?
  • Can a Minor (under 21 years of age) signs a Deed Poll to change his name by himself?
  • What are ICA’s requirements for changing the name of my Minor Child via Deed Poll?
  • Can one parent sign the Deed Poll for my minor child?
  • Does my child need to attend at your office?
  • I have the sole custody of my child, can I still dispense with the consent of the other parent?
  • I just did a Deed Poll for my child, does it mean that ICA is aware of his change of name?
  • I am a single mother, and I want to change the surname of my child under 1 year old?
  • If my child (minor, more than 1 year old) has no Identity Card yet, how can I use the Deed Poll to reflect his/her new name?
  • Why is there a need to obtain the consent of parents for change of name of a minor, in addition to producing a Deed Poll?
  • I just did a Deed Poll to change the name of my son who does not have a NRIC, what should I do?
  • Can we change our child’s race in a Deed Poll?
  • Can we change our child’s religion in a Deed Poll?

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