LAW.com.sg 3 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 8 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 5 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 57 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? 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? 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? 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? 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 2 What are your fees for deputyship application? How do I engage you for deputyship application?
Divorce 46 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? 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? 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 36 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? 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?
Notary Public 25 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? 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 25 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 23 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 24 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 22 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? 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?