Intestacy

Intestacy is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 16 cases from 2001 to 2025.

Leading Law Firms

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

Law FirmCases
Wong Partnership33.33% success rate3 cases18.8% of area
KhattarWong LLP100.00% success rate2 cases12.5% of area
Michael Khoo & Partners50.00% success rate2 cases12.5% of area
Tan Rajah & Cheah0.00% success rate2 cases12.5% of area
Jimmy Yap & Co50.00% success rate2 cases12.5% of area
Drew & Napier LLC50.00% success rate2 cases12.5% of area
Wee Swee Teow & Co0.00% success rate2 cases12.5% of area
Pereira & Tan LLC0.00% success rate1 cases6.3% of area
Arul Chew & Partners100.00% success rate1 cases6.3% of area
Tan Oei & Oei LLC100.00% success rate1 cases6.3% of area

Notable Lawyers

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

LawyerCases
Gopalan Raman100.00% success rate2 cases12.5% of area
Benjamin Gaw50.00% success rate2 cases12.5% of area
Manoj Sandrasegara50.00% success rate2 cases12.5% of area
Sim Bock Eng50.00% success rate2 cases12.5% of area
Tan Mingfen50.00% success rate2 cases12.5% of area
Ong Lee Woei93.33% success rate2 cases12.5% of area
Deborah Barker100.00% success rate2 cases12.5% of area
Tan Mei Yen50.00% success rate2 cases12.5% of area
Tan Kay Kheng50.00% success rate2 cases12.5% of area
Siraj Omar0.00% success rate1 cases6.3% of area

Recent Judgments

Displaying 16 most recent judgments out of 16 total cases

No.TitleCourtDecision DateOutcomes
1-27 Feb 2025
Unknown
2Tan Zhi Wei Alan v Tan Jia Lin Jaylin: Jurisdiction for Removal of Joint Administrator in Estate MattersGeneral Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore26 Sep 2023
Application dismissed.
3Yeo Henry v Yeo Charles: Testamentary Capacity & Succession of Ng Lay Hua's EstateHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore10 Oct 2016
Judgment for Plaintiff
4Ng Bee Keong v Ng Choon Huay: Testamentary Capacity and Validity of WillsHigh Court13 May 2013
Plaintiff's claim allowed; Second Will upheld.
5Toh Seok Kheng v Huang Huiqun: Sham Marriage and Intestate Succession DisputeHigh Court19 Oct 2010
Application dismissed.
6AAG v Estate of AAH: Illegitimate Child's Claim for Maintenance Under Inheritance ActCourt of Appeal18 Nov 2009
Appeal Dismissed
7Soo Yen Sun v Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd: Survivorship Rights in Joint Account DisputeHigh Court27 Oct 2009
Judgment for the plaintiff, Soo Yen Sun; counterclaim of the patriarch’s estate dismissed.
8British and Malayan Trustees v Chng Heng Tee: Interpretation of Will & Distribution of Trust IncomeHigh Court06 Jan 2008
The court determined that 25 shares of the trust income should fall into residue, while the remaining 15 shares would devolve to the Chngs.
9Yeo Guan Chye v Lau Siew Kim: Resulting Trust, Joint Tenancy & Property RightsHigh Court11 Jan 2007
Judgment for Plaintiffs in part.
10Low Gim Siah v Low Geok Khim: Presumption of Advancement in Joint Bank AccountsCourt of Appeal21 Dec 2006
Appeal Allowed
11Abidally v Husain: Enforceability of Agreement to Distribute Estate Differently from Muslim LawHigh Court28 Sep 2006
Judgment for the plaintiff.
12Low Geok Khim v Low Geok Bian: Presumption of Advancement in Joint Bank Accounts DisputeHigh Court09 Mar 2006
Judgment for the first defendant.
13Ong Jane Rebecca v Lim Lie Hoa: Inquiry into Deceased's Estate DistributionHigh Court12 Jun 2003
Judgment for Plaintiff; inquiry determines the assets of the estate and the Plaintiff's share.
14Salleh Bin Awang v Zakiah Bte Arshad: Resulting Trust, Presumption of Advancement & Joint Bank AccountsHigh Court13 Apr 2003
Plaintiffs’ claim allowed.
15Vellasamy Lakshimi v Muthusamy Suppiah David: Fraud and Undue Influence in Property TransferHigh Court31 Mar 2003
Plaintiff's case is dismissed.
16Will of Samuel Emily: Interpretation of Charitable Gifts & IntestacyHigh Court08 Oct 2001
Order accordingly