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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

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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

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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

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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?
    • Why my child’s Deed Poll signed by one parent a few years ago is now rejected by ICA?
    • 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
    • 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?
    • Do I need a Deed Poll if I am changing only my name in ethnic characters?
    • 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?
    • ICA rejected my Deed Poll as my hanyu pinyin name and my name in Chinese characters are inconsistent
  • Post Deed Poll
    • What should I do after I’ve done a Deed Poll?
    • Sample letter to notify on name change via Deed Poll
    • Can I apply for change of name in IC online?
    • My child does not have an IC, what should I do?
    • 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
    • What is your Deed Poll fee?
    • Why do you charge more for Minor’s Deed Poll?
    • How do I engage you for Deed Poll?
    • How do I book an appointment for Deed Poll?

Deputy MCA

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

Divorce

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  • 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?
  • 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?
  • 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

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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

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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

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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 is the meaning of domicile of a deceased person?
    • What happen if a foreign or non-Singapore domiciled person died intestate with assets in Singapore?
    • Guide for Post Probate Grant Procedures
  • 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

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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
  • 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?
  • Specific POA
    • What is a specific power of attorney?
  • 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
    • After your receipt of the signed POA, what is the processing time at the High Court?
    • How do I collect my original Power of Attorney after deposit in High Court?
    • What letters will you send post Power of Attorney?
    • How do I revoke my Power of Attorney?
    • Sample letter of revocation of Power of Attorney to the donee
  • Revocation of POA
    • How can I revoke an existing power of attorney in Singapore?

Property

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  • Conveyancing
    • Brief Guide to Buyinga Private Residential Property in Singapore: Navigating the Option to Purchase Process
    • 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?
    • How do I obtain my Property Tax Bill from IRAS MyTax Portal?
    • How do I pay Property Tax balance if my account is under GIRO payment scheme?
  • Property Gifts and Transfer of Partial Interests
    • What is decoupling or transfer of part-share in a property?
    • 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

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  • Wills General
    • Can I sign more than one original Will before your lawyers?
    • 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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