If your loved one has passed away overseas but left behind assets in Singapore, you may need to reseal a foreign Grant of Probate with the Singapore courts. This legal process recognises the probate order issued in another country, giving you the authority to manage and distribute the deceased’s assets located in Singapore.

We are here to help make this process straightforward and hassle-free. With fixed fees and a free initial consultation, we’ll guide you through your options with clarity and care.

What Is Resealing of a Foreign Grant?

When someone passes away while domiciled in a Commonwealth country or Hong Kong, and their estate includes assets in Singapore, there's no need to start the probate process all over again. Instead, you can apply to the Singapore High Court to “reseal” the foreign grant—whether it’s a Grant of Probate or Grant of Letters of Administration.

Once resealed, the foreign grant becomes legally valid in Singapore. This allows the appointed executor or administrator to manage local assets such as:

  • Bank accounts
  • Life insurance payouts
  • Shares in Singapore-based companies
  • Real estate and property

When Is Resealing Necessary?

You’ll typically need to reseal a foreign grant when:

  • The deceased was domiciled in a Commonwealth country or Hong Kong
  • A valid Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration has been issued in that jurisdiction
  • The deceased owned assets located in Singapore

If the deceased was domiciled in a non-Commonwealth country, a fresh application for a Grant of Probate in Singapore is required. This process is more time-consuming and involves engaging a foreign lawyer to help prepare supporting documents and affidavits.

How Long Will It Take?

  • Resealing a Grant of Probate: Around 3 months - 4 months
  • Resealing a Grant of Letters of Administration: Around 4 months
  • Fresh Grant (Non-Commonwealth): Around 6 months

We Offer Fixed, Transparent Fees

Our legal fees are fixed and upfront, with no hidden charges (excluding standard disbursements and GST). You’ll know exactly what to expect before we proceed.

Why Choose Us?

  • Recognised as one of Singapore’s Best Law Firms by The Straits Times
  • Over 30 years of experience in probate and estate matters
  • Clear timelines and transparent fixed fees
  • A specialised team dedicated to probate and estate administration
  • Trusted by clients and law firms worldwide—including from the UK, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, and more

What Documents Are Needed?

To begin the resealing process, you’ll need to provide:

  • The original foreign Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration
  • A certified copy of the death certificate
  • The Will, if available
  • Proof of assets in Singapore (e.g. bank statements, property titles)
  • Identity documents of the executor or administrator

We're Here to Help

If you’re not sure whether resealing is required in your situation, or you’d like to get started, our team is ready to assist. Reach out today for a free consultation—we’ll walk you through the steps and ensure everything is handled professionally and efficiently.

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文章 Reseal Foreign Grant of Probate 在新加坡

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    string(3359) "如果死者去世时留下了遗嘱,则需要法院签发 遗嘱认证书。遗嘱中规定了受益人,并由他们继承财产。

但是,如果一个人去世时没有留下有效遗嘱,那么其家庭成员必须向法院申请授予 《遗产管理授权书》。然后,《无遗嘱继承法》中指定的家庭成员将继承死者的资产。

本文将解释这两份法律文件的不同之处。

一个人去世后,他的遗产会怎么处理?

当一个人在新加坡去世,死者留下的财产、个人物品、银行账户和投资构成其“遗产”。遗产必须分配给死者的受益人。这些受益人必须获得一份法院命令,授权管理遗产的人,以便:
  • 偿还死者所欠的债务
  • 出售或转让死者拥有的财产
  • 关闭银行账户,兑现所有投资
  • 将遗产的剩余部分分配给受益人

死者生前立有遗嘱

在这种情况下,法院会签发遗嘱认证书,允许遗嘱中指定的 “遗嘱执行人”分配遗产。 遗嘱执行人在遗嘱认证过程中起着至关重要的作用,他可以确保查明资产并将其公平地分配给受益人。如果您正准备立遗嘱,请慎重选择指定的遗嘱执行人,因为受益人在您去世后无权替换他们。确保他们是值得信赖的,并有能力管理这个过程,这可能需要几个月的时间。 遗嘱执行人的职责通常是:处理死者的事务;确定死者的资产;确保清偿死者所欠债务;以及确保将资产交给遗嘱中指定的受益人。 可以将遗嘱认证书看作是法院证明遗嘱有效的一种方式。参与遗产处理的金融机构需要一份遗嘱认证书,这样他们才能确保遗嘱是合法有效的,而且指定的遗嘱执行人是处理遗产的合适人选。否则他们不会发放资金。

死者生前未立遗嘱

在这种情况下,法院有权通过遗产管理书向近亲属授权,允许“遗产管理人”处理遗产。 如果没有立下遗嘱,则意味着死者没有明确指定任何人管理其遗产,因此法律必须确定可以申请管理遗产的人。这些人按优先次序排列如下:
  1. 死者的配偶
  2. 子女
  3. 父母、兄弟姐妹
  4. 侄子和侄女
  5. 祖父母
  6. 叔叔和姑姑
有时,有优先权申请遗产管理书的人并不想承担这一责任,在这种情况下,所有受益人可以同意由另一个人担任遗产管理人。因此,受益人可以“放弃”其管理遗产的权利,让他人代为管理。 在死者未留下有效遗嘱的情况下,将适用《无遗嘱继承法》第 7 条。该条规定了这些资产应按什么比例分配以及如何分配。例如,如果死者没有在世的父母或子女,那么配偶将继承所有财产。如果死者有在世的子女和配偶,那么配偶将得到遗产的一半,子女得到另一半。

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