Estate Law

Estate Law is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 22 cases from 2005 to 2022.

Leading Law Firms

Analysis of law firms specializing in Estate Law, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Law FirmCases
Rodyk & Davidson LLP0.00% success rate3 cases13.6% of area
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP0.00% success rate2 cases9.1% of area
Allen & Gledhill LLP0.00% success rate2 cases9.1% of area
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP0.00% success rate1 cases4.5% of area
Mallal & Namazie0.00% success rate1 cases4.5% of area
Advocatus Law LLP100.00% success rate1 cases4.5% of area
Titanium Law Chambers LLC100.00% success rate1 cases4.5% of area
Dodwell & Co LLC100.00% success rate1 cases4.5% of area
Legal Clinic LLC0.00% success rate1 cases4.5% of area
Drew & Napier LLC0.00% success rate1 cases4.5% of area

Notable Lawyers

Leading lawyers practicing in Estate Law, ranked by case volume and success rates.

LawyerCases
Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim0.00% success rate2 cases9.1% of area
Liaw Jin Poh50.00% success rate2 cases9.1% of area
Christopher Chong Fook Choy0.00% success rate1 cases4.5% of area
Alfred Dodwell100.00% success rate1 cases4.5% of area
Khoo Boo Jin100.00% success rate1 cases4.5% of area
Chua Sui Tong0.00% success rate1 cases4.5% of area
Quek Mong Hua100.00% success rate1 cases4.5% of area
Carolyn Tan Beng Hui0.00% success rate1 cases4.5% of area
Christopher Anand s/o Daniel100.00% success rate1 cases4.5% of area
Kuah Boon Theng0.00% success rate1 cases4.5% of area

Recent Judgments

Displaying 22 most recent judgments out of 22 total cases

No.TitleCourtDecision DateOutcomes
1Maybank v Personal Representatives of Khoo: Estate Representation & Mortgage EnforcementGeneral Division of the High Court23 Jun 2022
Maybank cannot proceed with Originating Summons 245 without appointing a person to represent the Estate.
2Syed Almagdad v India International Insurance: Limitation Act & Personal Injury ClaimsGeneral Division of the High Court23 May 2022
Leave to appeal is refused.
3TQU v TQT: Husband's Application for Variation of Matrimonial Asset DivisionCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore18 Jan 2022
Application dismissed.
4Puspa Sinnappa v Balasingam: Assessment of Damages in Fatal Road AccidentGeneral Division of the High Court01 Jul 2021
Judgment for Plaintiffs; damages assessed and awarded, subject to 85% liability due to contributory negligence.
5CDV v CDW: Variation of Consent Order for Matrimonial Home Sale Due to Husband's Impending BankruptcyHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore25 Mar 2020
Husband's application for variation of the consent order granted.
6UVH v UVJ: Account of Profits & Pre-Judgment Interest in Fiduciary Duty BreachFamily Justice Courts of the Republic of Singapore14 Oct 2019
Pre-judgment interest on the judgment sum was ordered to commence from the date of the writ at 5.33% per annum.
7Tan & Au LLP v Seo Puay Guan: Contract Duress & Stakeholding Fees DisputeHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore06 Mar 2019
Originating Summons partially allowed. The court determined the validity of a settlement agreement and the quantum of stakeholding fees.
8Syed Ahmad Jamal Alsagoff v Harun bin Syed Hussain Aljunied: Intervention in Trust Will DisputeHigh Court16 Apr 2017
Applicants' summons for leave to intervene in the Original Proceedings, set aside the Original Order, and make consequential rectifications on the Registry of Deeds was dismissed.
9Foo v Tuang: Family Probate Dispute Over Estate AdministrationHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore27 Nov 2016
Judgment for First Defendant in part; Plaintiffs to pay Second Defendant's costs on an indemnity basis.
10Zhu Xiu Chun v Rockwills Trustee: Negligence, Liposuction, Damages for Loss of InheritanceCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore31 Aug 2016
Appeal allowed in part.
11Mahidon Nichiar v Dawood Sultan: Family Dispute Over Property InheritanceHigh Court16 Oct 2014
Plaintiffs' claims dismissed; counterclaim for damages allowed in part.
12Goh Eileen v Goh Mei Ling: Undue Influence & Transfer of HDB Flat Title DisputeHigh Court09 Jan 2014
Claim Dismissed
13Ng Bee Keong v Ng Choon Huay: Testamentary Capacity and Validity of WillsHigh Court13 May 2013
Plaintiff's claim allowed; Second Will upheld.
14GAK v GAL: Division of Matrimonial Assets - Gift Exception under Women's CharterCourt of Appeal21 Feb 2013
Appeal allowed in part with regard to the division of matrimonial assets; appeal dismissed with regard to maintenance.
15AOS v Estate of AOT: Inheritance Act Claim by Widow After Divorce Proceedings AbortedCourt of Appeal24 May 2012
Appeal Dismissed
16Life Bible-Presbyterian Church v Khoo Eng Teck: Dispute over Far Eastern Bible College Identity and Premises UsageHigh Court29 Jun 2010
Judgment for Plaintiff
17Cheng William v DBS Bank: Unauthorized Transfers & Bank's LiabilityHigh Court28 Jan 2010
Plaintiff's claim dismissed with costs to the defendant.
18Loo Chay Sit v Estate of Loo Chay Loo: Resulting Trust & Property Ownership DisputeCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore06 Oct 2009
Appeal dismissed with costs.
19Yeo Guan Chye v Lau Siew Kim: Resulting Trust, Joint Tenancy & Property RightsHigh Court11 Jan 2007
Judgment for Plaintiffs in part.
20Tan Chwee Chye v P V RM Kulandayan Chettiar: Adverse Possession Claim Between Co-OwnersHigh Court25 Oct 2005
Order of Court dated 10 July 2002 is set aside with costs to the applicant.
21Re Estate of Chong Siew Kum: Resulting Trusts, Presumption of Advancement & Limitation ActHigh Court27 Feb 2005
Plaintiff's claims dismissed; counterclaims of first, second, and third defendants allowed in part.
22Ong Jane Rebecca v Lim Lie Hoa: Inquiry into Estate Assets & Breach of TrustCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore18 Jan 2005
Appeal dismissed.