Chapter 2.9.
Succession

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Learning outcomes of this chapter:

  • Explain how an estate devolves by will and by intestate succession.
  • Assess whether the right of a beneficiary to dispose of an inherited property has arisen, e.g. obtaining the grant of probate or letter of administration, registration of transmission on death of proprietor.
  • Appreciate the difference between the Civil law and Syariah law on inheritance.

Related Multiple Choice Questions

In a scenario where a property owner in Singapore dies without a will, the process to manage and distribute their estate involves obtaining a:

Alex and Sam bought a property together. If they want to ensure that if one of them passes away, the other automatically becomes the sole owner, they should opt for:

Mia and Zack own a property in Singapore as joint tenants. If Mia wants to leave her share of the property to her daughter in her will, she must first:

What system is used in Singapore for the transfer of property titles?

In Singapore real estate, a 'trust of land' primarily separates:

A homeowner in Singapore wants to ensure that their friend can live in their house for a year while they're abroad. This can be formally arranged through a:

What action can convert a joint tenancy into a tenancy in common?

What principle binds leasehold covenants in Singapore?

Irene, who owns a property with a 30-year leasehold interest on a JTC industrial site, wishes to ensure her interest is legally recognized. What must she do?

What incurs stamp duties during property transfers in Singapore?

When does the legal title of a registered freehold estate pass to the buyer?

If a property owner in Singapore wants to grant someone the right to cross their land to access a public road, they would establish a:

Bob is completing the purchase of a new home. At what point in the process is the legal title of the property officially transferred to him under Singapore's Land Titles System?

Which Act allows the Singapore government to acquire land for public use, ensuring fair compensation for the landowners?

Jack is interested in a small, irregular parcel of land next to his property for a garden extension. What term is used for such land parcels, and how might he acquire it?