The
Registry ensures strict confidentiality over all deposited
information pertaining to wills. Information is released only to (i)
the testator (the person who made the will), (ii) solicitors
acting for the testator or the estate of the deceased testator,
and (iii) the next-of-kin or beneficiary of the deceased testator.
The Registry does not accept deposits of a copy of the will itself
or its contents. Only the following information needs to be
deposited: (a) particulars of the testator, (b) date of the will,
(c) particulars of the solicitor who drew up the will, (d)
particulars of the custodian of the will, and (e) particulars of
the informant.
"The
Ministry of Law is committed to constantly reviewing and improving
the legal infrastructure in Singapore. The setting up of the Wills
Registry underlines the proactive role taken by the Ministry in
providing new services which are affordable, accessible and
beneficial to the community," said Dr S Chandra Mohan,
Director (Legal Policy), Ministry of Law.
Solicitors
can deposit or conduct searches for information pertaining to a
will by obtaining the relevant forms from the website: http://www.gov.sg/minlaw/ipto/forms.html
or the Forms-On-Demand service hotline at Tel: 325-1420 or the
Public Trustee’s Office. Depositing of information is free.
There is a $10 fee for each application for a search.
Singapore
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