Just Wills LLP

Benefits of will writing in Singapore

• You control your legacy: A will ensures your assets are distributed exactly as you wish, overriding Singapore's intestacy laws that apply if you die without one.
• Prevent family disputes: A clear, legally valid will minimises confusion and potential conflicts among family members over the distribution of your assets.
• Appoint a guardian: For those with children under 21, a will allows you to name a guardian to care for them, rather than leaving the decision to the court.
• Choose your executor: You can appoint a trusted person to manage your estate, pay debts, and distribute your assets according to your instructions.
• Speed up asset distribution: With a will, the process for your beneficiaries to receive their inheritance is typically faster and more efficient.
• Provide for non-family members: You can leave gifts to close friends, unmarried partners, or charities who would not be entitled to anything under intestacy laws.
• Specify funeral wishes: A will allows you to document your preferences for your funeral and burial arrangements.
• Create a testamentary trust: A will can be used to set up a trust, which is useful for protecting assets for young or financially immature beneficiaries.
• Safeguard intentions: By preparing a will while you have full mental capacity, you prevent potential disputes over your intentions later in life.