WILLS, PROBATE & ESTATE ADMINISTRATION

OUR NOTABLE CASES FOR WILLS, PROBATE & ESTATE ADMINISTRATION

Represented an administrator of an Estate in her claim against her three siblings that a property, which had been transferred by her deceased parents to her three siblings, was held on trust by them and was therefore subject of the Estate.

Successfully represented personal representatives of a deceased to claim a sum of S$3.4 million to be part of the Estate which had been paid out by the deceased’s business partner to creditors.
Successfully represented a sibling in his claim against his family who were all beneficiaries to their father’s Estate valued at S$29 million where the allegation was that the family had altered our client’s share of the Estate.

PRESERVING YOUR ASSETS FOR YoUR LOVED ONES DURING YOUR LIFETIME AND BEYOND

We understand the legal and emotional intricacies for probate-related disputes. At RBN Chambers, our probate lawyers believe in working closely with our clients to resolve potential contests to ensure the rightful distribution of estate inheritance with respect and tactfulness.

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HOW CAN OUR PROBATE LAWYERS HELP YOU?

Our probate lawyers represent clients in contentious and non-contentious probate matters.

INHERITANCE AND ESTATE-RELATED DISPUTES

Our probate lawyers act for clients in inheritance disputes, such as when the validity of a will is challenged, or when claims are made by third parties against the assets of the deceased. Estate administration disputes can happen when:

  • The estate administrator wilfully or carelessly causes loss or damage to estate assets
  • The beneficiaries cannot agree on the distribution of the estate
  • The validity of will is challenged
  • There have been unauthorised or unfair transfers of assets during the life of the deceased

Grant of Probate & LETTER OF ADMINISTRATION

Depending on whether the deceased has written a will, a grant of probate or letter of administration must be shown to authorise the administration of the deceased’s estate.

If required, we also offer services to reseal foreign grants of probate.

WILL WRITING

We assist our clients in their wealth succession planning by helping them to prepare their wills for the proper distribution of their estate upon their demise.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Ms Joanne Lee

Ramesh and his team were helpful, empathetic and caring when handling my divorce matter.

Mr Albert Andrew

‘Ramesh and his team were aggressive, relentless but conspicuously fair in their conduct of my matter in the Singapore Court… I was impressed.’

Mr Srikant

‘Their multi-disciplinary expertise was the cutting edge in their representation of us in an accounting related dispute that we were embroiled in.’

Mr Feen and Feen Group of Companies

‘From a lost cause to a fighting chance before the Singapore Court of Appeal – this is what Ramesh and his team gave me and my group of companies in a dispute where the valuation of an expert was challenged.’

Mr Salim and Ms Noraini

Mr Ramesh and his team are professional, efficient and knowledgeable. Their unrelenting attitude in coming up with a solution for my case is highly commendable. Coupled with their prompt and consistent updates, I am very pleased to have engaged them to act for me.

Mr Ted Aravinthan

With the attention to detail and the professionalism that the team expounded, I was confident to engage them to take on my case. In every step of the way, the team was patient and prompt in updating me on my matter, as well as in addressing my queries.

Mr Chong, Bioline

Mr Ramesh Bharani and the team gave me valuable advice and was thorough and diligent in analysing every aspect of my case. With attention to detail and shrewd advocacy skills, they raised arguments that helped advance my position.

Our PROBATE Lawyers
are ready to assist you

Ramesh Bharani Nagaratnam

Ramesh is the managing director of RBN Chambers. He is an experienced probate lawyer, as well as a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) in Singapore. He has more than 15 years’ experience in the law and accountancy disciplines.
+65 9858 0298
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Eunice Ong

Eunice is part of the firm’s litigation and dispute resolution team. She graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the University of Leeds and was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor in Singapore in 2019.
+65 9758 7518
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