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72 years old Quek Hung Heong sues family for a problem occurred when he was 25

18, February 2014 by Wilfred Ling Leave a Comment

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An individual sued his family members over a disputed property. Quek Hung Heong (QHH - the plaintiff) lays claim to the entire beneficial interest in the property in the lawsuit although the property was held under tenancy-in-common with the other 4 family members. The other 4 family members are his father, mother, an older brother and older sister. His father, mother and older brother have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Tragic Stories

Father who did not have a Will drown in NUS leaving 3 and 6 years old children

21, January 2014 by Wilfred Ling Leave a Comment

swimming pool

In the news was a man who drown in NUS’ swimming pool. The incident happened in 2007 and the deceased left behind his wife and the young children aged 3 and 6. The deceased widow tried to sue for $1m but failed even after appealing. The written judgment for the appeal was dated 9 January 2014. It took 7 years for the widow and her family to come to a closure. It must have been so tiring. I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Tragic Stories

Launch of Rockwills Trustee’s ONE-TRUST

22, October 2013 by Wilfred Ling Leave a Comment

Rockwills Trustee Limited, a holder of Trust Business Licence by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, launch the Rockwills Trustee’s ONE-TRUST. Basic features of the trust product: Affordable trust Just need to assign ONE insurance policy Easy to understand Has no annual fees (until proceeds are paid out) Offers protection against creditors and even divorce Withholds payments to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Products

Radio advertisement on “No medical insurance, no Lasting Power of Attorney, no WIll”

20, August 2013 by Wilfred Ling Leave a Comment

The following radio advertisement were made on Gold 90.5 FM from 24 June - 8 September 2013. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Insurance

Very Large Government Subsidy for Special Needs Trust Company

9, July 2013 by Wilfred Ling Leave a Comment

It was announced on 14 June 2013 that Ministry of Social and Family Development have begun subsidizing the cost of setting up a trust with Special Needs Trust Company (SNTC). This is very good news especially for caregivers who cannot afford setting up trust with private trust companies. The following is a summary of the subsidy: The following are some tips to parents who have children with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CPF Are You Ready?, Estate Planning

Question on Will Writing for Muslims

22, April 2013 by Wilfred Ling Leave a Comment

Question: Wilfred, I asked a lawyer for Will Writing for Muslims. I want to write a Will so that I can bequeath 90% of my estate to my wife and the remaining equally among my children but he charges me at a price that is too expensive.  Answer: A Muslim can only Will up to 1/3 of his estate. Moreover, the beneficiaries must NOT be his own family members. To be precise, the beneficiaries of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Estate Planning

4 young children lost both parents within 2 months and how the credit default swap can help

15, April 2013 by Wilfred Ling Leave a Comment

Recently, 4 young children - ages from three to 13 - lost both of their parents in just two months. The deaths of both of their parents were unrelated. According to the articles 4 kids lose mum to cancer, dad in crash and She's 13, and mum and dad to siblings, their mother Madam Wang Shu Rong died of colon cancer when she was just 29 years old. Two months later, their father Lim Guang Chin died … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Insurance, Tragic Stories

What happens to the CPF Minimum Sum Top-Up when the recipient dies?

14, March 2013 by Wilfred Ling Leave a Comment

Question: My wife does not work and she does not have her own CPF money. I make regular contribution to my spouse’s CPF account using the CPF Minimum Sum Scheme Top-up every year to save on taxes. Can I assume that if she makes a CPF Nomination, all her CPF money will go to whoever she nominates? Answer: For cash and CPF top-ups made before 1 November 2008, the remaining top-up monies will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Estate Planning

What will happen to the Child Development Account (CDA) when parent die?

15, November 2012 by Wilfred Ling Leave a Comment

Question: Wilfred, I’ve maximize the CDA account by giving birth to six children. With the government 1-1 matching, the Child Development Account accounts are worth $144,000. What happens if both my wife & I die? Will the government take back all the money away? Answer: The Child Development Account  account belongs to your children. It does not form part of your estate. In fact, the CDA … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Estate Planning

Association of Persons with Special Needs – APSN (e-Learning)

6, November 2012 by Wilfred Ling Leave a Comment

Recently, Association of Persons with Special Needs (APSN) invited me to speak to their members on the topic on estate planning for persons with special needs. I was told that APSN is the largest association in this sector. APSN has 4 schools and 1 adult learning center. One of the objectives of the APSN is to cater for the needs of the mild intellectual disability. I spoke on two days 31 Oct and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: e-Learning, Estate Planning, Videos

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