Questions
Common questions about meeting us, how we are paid and your plan.
Meeting us
Is the first meeting free?
Yes. There is no charge and no obligation.
How does the first meeting take place?
On Zoom or Microsoft Teams. The second and third meetings are in person, at our office or at your home.
Can my family attend?
Yes. Family members are welcome at every meeting.
Which languages do you advise in?
English, Mandarin and Bahasa Melayu.
Do you advise Muslim families?
Yes. We advise both Muslim and non-Muslim families, and can explain how faraid applies to your estate.
How we are paid
Will I be asked to buy anything?
We may recommend a will or a trust, but you are under no obligation to act on it. Our partners pay us only if you decide to go ahead through them.
How are you paid?
The first meeting is free. If you decide to make a will or trust through one of our partners, the partner pays us. All charges are shown to you before you decide.
Can I use my own lawyer?
Yes. You are under no obligation to use our partners.
Your plan
I already have a will. Should I still meet you?
Often, yes. A will does not cover CPF savings, insurance policies with a nomination, or property held as joint tenants. We can check that each of these is arranged the way you want.
Do I need to share my financial figures?
No. We look at how your assets are held and which documents apply to them. You decide how much detail you share.
What happens to my CPF savings if I have no nomination?
They go to the Public Trustee's Office, which distributes them under the intestacy rules or Muslim inheritance law. This can take up to six months, and a fee is deducted. CPF nomination
Who can make a Lasting Power of Attorney?
Anyone aged 21 or over who has mental capacity. Lasting Power of Attorney
I stored my will record on My Legacy. What should I do?
Download the record before 4 January 2027, when My Legacy will delete will records. You can deposit your will record with the Singapore Academy of Law Wills Registry. Fees apply. My Legacy changes on 4 January 2027
Other questions
Email thelegacydesk@gmail.com or message us on WhatsApp using the link at the foot of this page.
Estate check
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