The 13 Best Wills and Probate Lawyers in Singapore

Bhavini S Law Practice is the natural pick for estates with an international dimension, such as an overseas executor or a foreign will. The boutique firm, set up in 2014, handles grants of probate, letters of administration and resealing of Commonwealth grants. It can review affidavits of foreign law prepared by lawyers abroad. Because a Singapore lawyer can act for overseas applicants, relatives living outside Singapore do not have to fly in.

YY Lee is a good match for executors who want an all-in starting price and a firm that concentrates on estates and property. Its listed services are wills, grants of probate and letters of administration, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Mental Capacity Act applications, plus property work. Mdm Lee Yuan Yu brings more than four decades in legal practice. The website runs in English and Chinese, which suits families more comfortable reading about the process in Chinese.

Loh Eben Ong suits clients who prefer to start online and want non-contentious estate work done in a structured way. Executors submit estate details through the website, confirm the application and fees, then sign papers before the firm files for the grant. The practice, established in 1994, also prepares wills, certifies Lasting Powers of Attorney, handles uncontested deputyship and reseals eligible foreign grants. Its notary public service is useful when overseas documents need attesting.

Grace Law is worth considering when a relative abroad has left assets in Singapore. The firm has been engaged by foreign law firms to reseal Commonwealth grants in the Singapore High Court, and it handles grants of probate and letters of administration for local estates. Its guidance also explains when a small estate without debts can be handled by the Public Trustee instead. Established in 2007, it practises from Manhattan House on Chin Swee Road.

PKWA suits families who want probate handled by a large team on clear fixed fees. Its probate practice publishes three fixed-fee tiers based on the size of the estate, and every matter starts with an in-person meeting to spot issues such as CPF nominations or a missing original will. The firm also reseals foreign grants, handles contested probate and advises on Muslim estates. Its office at HDB Hub in Toa Payoh sits above the MRT station.

DMO Law is a strong fit for executors with a simple estate who want a fixed price that already includes court costs. Its probate package covers court filing and commissioning fees, disbursements and letters to up to five banks to trace the deceased's assets. Director Desmond Ong offers a complimentary 30-minute consultation before you commit. Contested probate, resealing of foreign grants and deeds of family arrangement are quoted separately.

Emerald Law suits estates that need more than a straightforward grant, such as trusts, inheritance disputes or a deed of family arrangement. Formerly B Rao & K.S Rajah and established in 1987, the Shenton Way firm runs a full estate practice next to a Syariah team. That team prepares Syariah wills, Muslim probate and faraid distributions. Having both under one roof helps when family members disagree over how an estate should be shared.

Bonsai Law puts wills, probate and estate planning first among its practice areas, which suits clients who want a smaller firm that treats estate work as core business. It handles wills, grants of probate, letters of administration and Muslim probate, and prepares Lasting Powers of Attorney and deed polls. Fixed prices are offered, and documents can be uploaded through the website before a meeting, which saves a trip while you are still collecting papers.

ADEL Law works well for families planning ahead, with estate planning that goes beyond a basic will. Its team prepares wills, trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney and guardianship arrangements, and advises business owners on succession. Probate and letters of administration are handled for executors and beneficiaries, and the Syariah practice covers Muslim wills and faraid. A free initial consultation is offered in some cases, and meetings can take place by video call.

Esteem Law fits clients who want a compact Shenton Way firm for routine estate matters alongside commercial or family work. Estate law is one of its four practice areas, covering legal will writing, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and probate and letters of administration. Director Jocinda Wong leads the firm with a senior associate. Appointments can be arranged through WhatsApp, which is convenient for executors juggling work and family duties.

IRB Law is useful for families with both Muslim and non-Muslim estate questions, since it covers probate alongside Muslim wills and faraid. Its estate planning team handles will writing, Lasting Powers of Attorney, deputyship and resealing of foreign grants. Uncontested grants typically take two to six months, and the firm prepares the application, caveat searches and schedule of assets. Its website runs in English, Chinese and Malay, which helps relatives who prefer another language.

Asia Law Corporation suits families in and around Toa Payoh who want deceased estate work, wills and mental capacity matters handled by senior lawyers. Its senior lawyers have 30 or more years of experience, and the firm prepares wills, obtains the court orders needed to deal with a loved one's assets and certifies Lasting Powers of Attorney. Urgent same-day appointments can be requested by phone. Its office in HDB Hub sits above Toa Payoh MRT.

Hoh Law makes sense for families who would rather see a lawyer close to home than travel to the CBD. Founded in 1991, the community firm runs its main office at Paya Lebar Square with branches across the island, and handles wills, probate and letters of administration. Executors get a free 15-minute consultation at the first appointment. The firm also offers a wills repository service through the Singapore Academy of Law for safe storage of the original.