Probate Lawyer Singapore

Probate & Letters of Administration in Singapore

Dealing with the passing of a loved one is never easy—and navigating the legal processes that follow can add further stress. At JCP Law, our experienced probate lawyers are here to guide you through every step of estate administration with compassion, efficiency, and clarity.

What Is Probate?

When someone passes away, their assets cannot be distributed until legal authority is granted to a personal representative. This is done through:

Grant of Probate – when the deceased has a valid will
Letter of Administration – when there is no will

These court-issued documents give the rightful party legal authority to manage and distribute the deceased’s estate.

How JCP Law Can Help

We assist clients with:

Applying for a Grant of Probate (when there is a valid will)
Applying for a Letter of Administration (when there is no will)
Advising on the legal duties of executors and administrators
Preparing and filing all necessary court documents
Unlocking and distributing assets to beneficiaries efficiently
Resealing Foreign Grant of Probate in Singapore

We aim to make the process smooth and manageable, especially during a time of grief.

How Long Does Probate Take?

Under typical circumstances, the application process for a Grant of Probate or Letter of Administration takes 4 to 6 weeks once all required documents are in order. More complex estates or disputes may take longer.

Why Engage a Probate Lawyer?

While it’s possible to file for probate or administration on your own, the paperwork and legal formalities involved can be overwhelming and time-consuming. Engaging an experienced probate lawyer helps to:

Avoid errors or delays in the application
Ensure full compliance with court and estate laws
Provide peace of mind during an already difficult time

Speak with Our Probate Lawyers

Whether you are an executor of a will or need help applying for a Letter of Administration, we’re here to support you with respectful, clear, and professional legal advice. Contact JCP Law for a no-obligation consultation and let us help you move forward with confidence.

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Hasan Mehedi

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Vare good

NJ MN

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Distasteful experience with lawyer Rebecca where was told that the consultation would be timed and if any timing more than the pre-set timing would incur additional charges. Even goes on to say “your time starts now”. I mean I understand time is precious but to be so petty so as to time the meeting to the second is just unprofessional and off-putting. There are nicer ways to put such matters across or perhaps it would have been less off-putting if an admin staff had said the above rather than the lawyer herself.Edit: Noted from the reply from the firm that I was given a "free consultation". This was not a "free consultation" and in fact, was charged $250 for the consultation which was collected by the lawyer herself immediately after the consultation. The lawyer has time to personally collect payment but has to count to the second with a timer for the actual consultation itself. This was not about the charges but it is about professionalism and etiquette expected from a lawyer.

Steve Dillon

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Very Prompt and professional. Reached them for translation , apostille and legalisation. With sharing the quote to meeting the timeline they stood by what they promised. Will definitely recommend as well associate with them in future ! Highly recommend !

Hema Ramasamy

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The good people at JCP Law LLC have been extremely helpful when we approached them to notarize 2 documents for my husband. We needed their quick assistance to have the notarized docs to be handed to the Malaysian High Comm in Singapore. They are very helpful and provided the necessary information and got our docs notarized very quickly. Please do not hesitate to seek assistance from JCP Law LLC at any time.

Ghina Athaya

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The services is excellent!

Drama Cafe

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I'm Hussam from Dubai...It was my pleasure to work with JCP LAWthey are very professional and fast service on time and friendly team...All the best

Adrian Lee

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The notary service provided by JCP Law is efficient and fast. Jeremy and his staff are all friendly and approachable. Despite being nearly 20 minutes late, they accommodated me professionally without any changes to my appointment. Their excellent service and professionalism make them my go-to choice for notary services. Highly recommended!

Sanchit Sachdeva

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Quick responses and fast service.

Len

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Thank you to the admin front desk who kindly brought me into the waiting room because I was almost 1 hour early. I decided to eat my buns that I bought from the bakery nearby.Suddenly, a lady barged from behind me and dumped some papers on the table. She didn't greet me or explain who she was. It caught me off-guard because my bread packet was on the table. I shyly closed my packet and the lady sat in front of me without saying a word and stared at me the whole time till I put my things away.Once I was done, she said in a hostile manner, "Check for me" while handing the paper. I was like still rushing to chew my food and swallow it up. I picked up a pen while reading. She cut me off abrasively "You don't need to sign!" I was really appalled and trembling.The whole experience was supposed to be a simple procedure but turned out to be so unwelcoming and unpleasant just because of one person's doing. Found out her name is Nurul. Please fire her.

Peter G

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This is the go-to place in Singapore for notarising documents. Fast, efficient and friendly plus a great, easy to find location.

Gaurav K

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Great and friendly front desk staff and efficient lawyers.

Franchette Simene

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We recently reached out to JCP Law and was assigned to Jeremy Cheong for assistance with a non-compete issue involving a former employee who had replicated our business model. Initially, Jeremy appeared receptive and offered support during our meeting on October 18. However, after that call, we did not receive the follow-up we expected. Instead, we were advised to seek assistance from another law firm. This experience left us feeling unsupported, and we had hoped for a more consistent approach in handling our concern.

Nguyễn Tấn Huy

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Very professional with prompt and friendly response.

Julie K (Juu)

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Not efficient at all.

Aldo Porsche

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This is my first time with JCP LAW and met up with Jeremy to do notarizing document. Jeremy is professional and all his staff are friendly . They process my document fast and next day document ready . i’m very happy to know them and will highly recommend to my friend and family . Thank you Jeremy and all his staff …

丝织夏慕

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Very good experience here for my first consultation. Thank you very much for providing me relevant and helpful advises

Kevin LawSmith

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We have used a few Notary services and this is by far has been the best. WhatsApp communication is fast and informative. Central CBD location. Good office hours. Very fast turn around and done correctly. And value for money for the service with no hidden legal fees or copying fees.

Thilini edirisinghe

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Awesome .fast service.very nice.recommended

Alan Zhang

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I was thoroughly impressed by the speed and efficiency with which my notary needs were handled. Jeremy's professionalism and attention to detail were evident throughout the entire process. From the moment I reached out for assistance, Jeremy promptly responded and guided me through the necessary steps. His expertise and knowledge in the field were evident, ensuring that all my documents were accurately and timely notarized.

nicholas CYR Wong

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The team was great and efficient. Needed documents notarised for my French client and I was given good advice by JCP Law to prepare a letter and all documents of proof. These were all promptly done and meeting their shipment deadline. Fast, fair pricing and easy to deal with. Thank you very much.

Constance Lee

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I consulted with Jeremy regarding the situation where my landlord insisted on full rent payment for early termination of the tenancy agreement. The landlord even threatened legal action, citing Singaporean legal norms, despite the absence of an early termination clause in the agreement. Jeremy reviewed my tenancy agreement and clarified that since there was no provision for early termination, my focus should be on finding a replacement tenant to prevent any financial loss to the landlord and it's not my responsibility if landlord does not agreed with the replacement.Jeremy went a step further by helping me review follow up email to the landlord. The matter was successfully resolved and I can leave the country with a sense of security. I highly recommend consulting a lawyer, especially for foreigners facing tenancy conflicts, based on my positive experience.

Krithika Krishnan

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Fantastic advice, great empathy shown. Thanks Reb for hearing me out patiently and all your advice. It has made me see the light at the end of the tunnel.

milan saxena

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Smooth notarization process at competitive rates.

Dominik

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Wasting my time. Tell me different requirements over WhatsApp and when I come in person.

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1680920419

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Very Quick Process & Straightforward!Will definitely contact again for future requirements.Thanks!

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Fast and Efficient. Great experience from initial engagement via WhatsApp to collection of documents.

Yujiaa

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Hasini

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Very professional and neat work , truly impressive ..! 👍👌

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priyan mullai

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very good experience 👍

Sriraman Tirumalai

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Thoroughly professional and responded immediately and patiently on all queries.

маддиы Ьрар

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Very fast and active staff. Outstanding service.

soh kai siang

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The people at JCP Law are friendly and nice. Recommended law firm with good service 👍🏻

Queenasaurous

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Im very happy with their service. Fuss free and positive experience. Used their notary services. Correspondence was done entirely via whatsapp and the law firm handled the logistics end to end without having me to head down to their office to retrieve the doc.highly recommended. Will definitely use their service again.

zhihui lin

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Front line staff Diana offers highly commendable service over the phone and ftf. Professional in approach. Just excellent!

Agnieszka Mika

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I am a satisfied customer of the JCP law firm. I got my issue resolved fast with them and in a professional manner. Mr Jeremy is very responsive and gave me a good advice though my case was related to a different country. They can assist you through out your customer journey with them right to an end if you wish so. I am happy and confident to recommend them to the other customers. Thank you. Agnieszka.

Ben Zhou

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Very good service .. fast and convenient.. thank you so much for the help ..

Lance

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Ah Yin

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Change name Deed Poll very first within one day. Can submit details online, just go down for signature.

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Thank you for the assistance! Really appreciate the help of Diana especially , thank you!

Yitong Tang

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Nice location and Very efficient service.

MELVIN NG WEE KIAT

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Adhip Pandit

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ICP Lawyer studied the request made by my solicitor in London and offered an economical solution which combined a standard Singapore notarisation along with a customised document. The documents were ready in less than a day. The front desk was helpful throughout the process: inquiry, appointment and collection.

Roger Max

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Thank you for the quick, courteous and professional response to my request for information and services...Services provided were responsive and efficient.... overall very positive and will come back experience...