All articles about Singapore Survivor Benefits Navigator.
Probate lawyers in Singapore charge $1,500–$6,500. Here are five alternatives — from the Public Trustee to DIY court filing — with honest costs, risks, and who each option suits.
What happens to bank accounts when someone dies in Singapore — why sole accounts freeze, how joint accounts work, and the $5,000 de minimis rule at DBS, OCBC, and UOB.
What children are entitled to inherit after a parent dies in Singapore — CPF nominations, intestate shares, how the Public Trustee holds minor funds, and when a child can claim.
What widows and surviving spouses are entitled to in Singapore — from intestacy rights to CPF payouts — and why unmarried partners receive nothing without a will.
How to administer a Muslim estate in Singapore — which assets fall under Faraid vs civil law, the Syariah Court to Family Justice Courts sequence, and how to avoid the most expensive mistakes.
What happens to CPF money when there's no nomination in Singapore, and the best guide to recover every dollar through the Public Trustee process without overpaying in fees.
How CPF is distributed after death in Singapore — nominated vs un-nominated funds, the CPFIS trap that catches executors, MediSave rules, and Public Trustee fees on unclaimed CPF.
CPFIS investments are NOT covered by a CPF nomination and must go through probate. Learn how CPF Investment Scheme assets are distributed after death in Singapore.
How death registration works in Singapore — the Certificate of Cause of Death, the expected vs sudden death pathways, Coroner's jurisdiction, and what follows registration.
Should you handle estate administration yourself or hire a probate lawyer in Singapore? A direct comparison of cost, time, complexity, and when each option makes sense.
Step-by-step guide to claiming the Dependants' Protection Scheme payout from Great Eastern Life after a death in Singapore. Covers documents, timelines, and who to contact.
What employer benefits are owed to the estate after a death in Singapore? Covers unpaid salary, group insurance payouts, CPF employer contributions, and how to claim each.
A practical guide to government and community funeral assistance in Singapore — ComCare, CDC grants, union benefits, and how to apply when funeral costs are a financial burden.
What happens to an HDB flat when a co-owner or sole owner dies in Singapore — the difference between joint tenancy and tenancy-in-common, deadlines, and eligibility rules.
What happens to HDB mortgage payments when a CPF member dies? How the Home Protection Scheme (HPS) claim works in Singapore, who is eligible, and what families need to do.
A step-by-step guide for adult children living abroad who need to settle a parent's estate in Singapore — what you can do remotely, what needs someone on the ground, and the exact sequence.
How to claim the Dependants' Protection Scheme from Great Eastern Life, the Home Protection Scheme payout, and private life insurance after a death in Singapore.
How the Intestate Succession Act distributes an estate in Singapore when there is no will — fixed shares, who gets nothing, and why CPF does not follow the Act.
What executors need to know about IRAS tax clearance after a death in Singapore — income tax for the deceased, Form T for estate income, and whether estate duty still applies.
How to obtain a Grant of Letters of Administration in Singapore — who qualifies, what documents the court needs, filing routes, and the HDB 12-month deadline.
Step-by-step guide to transferring a vehicle registered to a deceased person in Singapore via the LTA OneMotoring portal, including required documents and fees.
How does inheriting private property in Singapore work? Covers stamp duty on inherited property, probate requirements, ABSD rules for inherited condos and houses, and the key differences from HDB.
What happens to income tax and property tax obligations when someone dies in Singapore — IRAS tax clearance, Form T for estate income, the 2-year owner-occupier concession, and stamp duty on transfers.
How to decide between the Public Trustee's Office and the Family Justice Courts for estate administration in Singapore — thresholds, fees, exclusions, and what 'avoid probate' actually means.
What it costs and what permits are required to repatriate a body from Singapore to another country — NEA Coffin Export Permit, embalming requirements, MFA involvement, and total cost estimates.
How Section 73 of the Conveyancing and Law of Property Act protects life insurance payouts in Singapore — keeping them out of your estate and away from creditors.
Complete overview of survivor benefits you can claim after a death in Singapore — CPF, DPS, HPS, WICA, employer benefits, and government assistance programs.
Realistic timelines for every survivor benefit claim in Singapore — CPF, DPS, HPS, probate, PTO, and HDB — plus the most common delay reasons and what to do if a claim is rejected.
Does a surviving spouse receive a pension after a death in Singapore? Covers civil servant survivor pensions, SAF/SPF pensions, CPF vs pension rules, and who to contact.
Muslim estates in Singapore must obtain a Syariah Court Inheritance Certificate before any civil court steps. How to apply, Faraid distribution rules, and deductions before distribution.
How to claim Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA) death benefits in Singapore — who qualifies, how much the payout is, the MOM process, and what employer obligations apply.