A common question that arises when a loved one passes away is whether a probate lawyer needs to be appointed for the probate process. Generally, due to the vast nature of documentation required to commence the probate process, it is advisable that a competent probate lawyer be appointed to assist…
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Settling a Loved One’s Estate Without Travelling to Singapore
We often seek solace in family or friends when a loved one passes away. This time of grief can be further complicated if you have been appointed an executor or administrator (collectively, a personal representative) of your loved one’s estate. Performing your duties as a personal representative of a person…
Divorce, Annulment or Separation: How Should You End Your Marriage?
If you are looking to end your marriage, you may do so by either filing for divorce, annulment or separation. Read on to find out which option may be suitable for you. 1. File for a Divorce If you have been married for at least 3 years For couples who…
Outrage of Modesty of Victims Under 14: How is the Offender’s Sentence Decided?
In the 2017 case of GBR v PP, the Singapore High Court laid down a sentencing framework for aggravated outrage of modesty cases under section 354(2) of the Penal Code. This article will explore this sentencing framework for those convicted of outraging the modesty of victims under 14 years old. Outrage…
COVID-19 Child Vaccination in Singapore: Parents Guide
Recently, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has assessed the Pfizer-BioNTech/Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine to be safe for use on children aged 5 years and above. Hence, children can now be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. This article informs you what you need to know about COVID-19 vaccination for your children in…
COVID-19 Rules For Unvaccinated or Medically Ineligible Persons
Although being vaccinated against COVID-19 is not compulsory in Singapore at the time of writing, unvaccinated individuals make up most of the severe and ICU COVID-19 cases in Singapore. The Singapore government has accordingly implemented Vaccination-Differentiated Safe Management Measures (VDS) to protect unvaccinated individuals from contracting COVID-19. At the same…
Can Police Officers Enter Your House in Singapore?
Can police officers come knocking at your door in Singapore to enter your home? The short answer is yes, in certain cases. As of January 2022, the police have gained new powers that allow them to respond and protect the public more proactively. For example, they can now make forced…
COVID-19 Vaccine in Singapore: Is It Compulsory? Who is It For?
The first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by United States pharmaceutical company Pfizer and German firm BioNTech arrived in Singapore on 21 December 2020 after the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) of Singapore granted interim authorisation for its use. Singapore is one of the first countries to obtain this vaccine,…
Are Sovereign Citizens Legally Recognised in Singapore?
Even in Singapore’s collectivist society where citizens are largely law-abiding, sovereign citizens have been making the news recently for disobeying laws. This uptick in cases involving sovereign citizens possibly occurred in response to how COVID-19 regulations, such as mask-wearing and vaccination-differentiated rules, have been seen by them to impinge on…
Rental Support Scheme 2021 for Tenants in Singapore
For most of us, the ever-changing COVID-19 situation has disrupted our old habits, patterns and way of living. However, for business owners, the unpredictability of when the next wave of infections will arrive or what shape the government’s response will take has not only had a profound impact on their…
