Parenting is a challenging task under any circumstances. However, when a child is born or diagnosed with special needs, i.e. with physical, emotional, behavioural or learning disabilities, the parents need to face up to the unexpected challenges of managing the physical and emotional demands of the child’s condition. This is…
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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 Create a Muslim Charitable Trust in Singapore
“Wakaf” is an Arabic word that simply means “endowment”. The Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA) defines “wakaf” as a Muslim’s permanent dedication of property for any purpose recognised by Muslim law as: Pious; Religious; or Charitable. Once the property is dedicated as wakaf, it no longer belongs to any…
A Guide to Will-Writing Services in Singapore
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…
SingaporeLegalAdvice.com Launches New Online Will-Making Service
SingaporeLegalAdvice.com is launching WillMaker, an online will-making service for individuals to write their own will without the hassle of visiting a lawyer. WillMaker is competitively priced at a flat fee of $89 per will, versus the general $300 starting price for will-writing services by lawyers. It is officially available on…
3 Reasons for an Equipment Lease Agreement
What is an Equipment Lease Agreement? An equipment lease agreement, or equipment hire agreement, is a written agreement between two businesses where one business (the lessor), leases or rents equipment to another business (the lessee) for a fee (rental). Businesses whose business model involve: Hiring out equipment for a fee;…
Can You Claim Compensation for Flight Cancellation or Delay in Singapore?
On 29 June 2018, the Denpasar International Airport in Bali, Indonesia, was closed for nearly 12 hours due to the eruption of Mount Agung. 318 flights were cancelled, leaving more than 26,000 passengers stranded at the airport. Many passengers around the globe had their holiday plans disrupted as flights that…
Influencers x SG Law: 8 Legal Do’s and Don’ts for Singapore Influencers
It’s no secret that many young Singaporeans aspire to become social media influencers. However, being an influencer is not all just sponsored trips to Bali and promoting clothing brands – you could land yourself in trouble if you’re not careful. Whether you’re a young, up-and-coming influencer or an established one,…
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…
The Royal Wedding: Lessons in Estate Planning
The Royal Wedding, and Estate Planning On 19 May 2018, wedding bells tolled at St. George’s Chapel for Prince Harry, sixth in line to the English throne, and Meghan Markle, an actress best known for her role in the popular legal drama, Suits. Thousands thronged the streets to celebrate the…
