Writing a will is an integral part of estate planning. It can help you to distribute your assets according to your wishes, and help ensure your children continue to be cared for, upon your death. Under the Wills Act, a will devises, bequeaths or disposes of one’s real estate and…
Posts written by Yuk Lun Chan
4 Common Mistakes Companies Should Avoid When Filing Their Taxes
Amongst other responsibilities such as hosting AGMs and filing annual returns, an essential part of corporate compliance is the filing of taxes. This is not something that should be taken lightly, given that filing an incorrect tax return is an offence. Given the importance of filing taxes accurately, this article…
PDPA: What Singapore Businesses Need to Know About the New NRIC Rules
On 31 August 2018, we published our article on ‘Essential PDPA Compliance Guide for Singapore Businesses’. In it, we define ‘personal data’ and mention that an NRIC number is an example of personal data. On the same day, the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) published new guidelines on NRIC and…
How to Choose a Probate Lawyer after a Loved One Has Passed Away
Someone close to you has passed away and you’ve been told there’s all sorts of paperwork that has to be done for the estate. You’ve been told you have to extract “some sort of grant” but you’re not too clear about what you’re supposed to do. You’re already dealing with…
4 Qualities to Look Out for When Hiring a Criminal Lawyer in Singapore
Facing criminal charges for offences can potentially be a very emotionally stressful and unfamiliar experience. To mitigate such anxieties, it is often imperative to hire a good criminal lawyer to handle your case so as to ensure the best possible outcome. This article therefore seeks to help you discern whether…
Play the Game But Don’t be Played – A Guide to Esports Player Contracts
Safeguarding an Esports Team’s Assets More than 40 years ago, Stanford University organised the very first electronic sports (esports) tournament for the game Spacewar!, and the top prize for that tournament was a year’s subscription of ‘Rolling Stone’ magazine. Fast forward to 2018 where Newzoo, a leading provider of esports…
Just How Much Personal Data are You Sharing with Your Mobile Apps?
Data is a tricky tool. It can be used to verify identity and find like-minded people. From our birth dates to our gender and favourite food preferences, we have all shared data online. However, after the recent news outbreak concerning Cambridge Analytica, United States citizens are quickly realising their personal…
Getting Divorced: What If You Suspect Your Spouse is Hiding Assets From You?
Written By Lim Chong Boon In the second stage of divorce proceedings – the ancillary stage – the court has to decide how the parties’ matrimonial assets are to be divided between them. However, before the court makes a “just and equitable division” of the matrimonial assets, each party has…
MRT Train Collision: Can Victims Claim Compensation?
Last week, an SMRT train collided with a stationary train near Joo Koon MRT station, injuring 38 passengers. One of the first things that come to mind is: when there is an accident on public transport like that, can the victims sue SMRT for compensation? Practically speaking, the 2 issues…
What is the Difference Between Void and Voidable Marriages?
Your marriage is not working out and you may be considering a divorce. However, there are several requirements to be satisfied before being able to file for divorce, and you might have been unable to meet these criteria. For example, your marriage has not lasted for more than 3 years…
