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Goh Rosaline v Goh Lian Chyu and another [2019] SGHC 133

A person with a right to reside in a property is entitled to bring pets into that property, provided they are not otherwise prohibited by law.

Sushant Shukla· ·14 min read
Singapore

ULV v ULW [2019] SGHCF 2

In ULV v ULW, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Succession and Wills — Revocation, Succession and Wills — Testamentary capacity.

Sushant Shukla· ·10 min read
Singapore

Yeo Henry (executor and trustee of the estate of Ng Lay Hua, deceased) v Yeo Charles and others [2016] SGHC 220

In Yeo Henry (executor and trustee of the estate of Ng Lay Hua, deceased) v Yeo Charles and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Succession and wills — Testamentary capacity.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Chye Seng Kait v Chye Seng Fong (executor and trustee of the estate of Chye You, deceased) [2021] SGHC 83

In Chye Seng Kait v Chye Seng Fong (executor and trustee of the estate of Chye You, deceased), the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Succession and Wills — Construction, Probate and Administration — Personal representatives.

Sushant Shukla· ·10 min read
Singapore

VTL v VTM and another [2021] SGHCF 30

In VTL v VTM and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Succession And Wills — Mutual wills.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

UWF and another v UWH and another [2020] SGHCF 22

In UWF and another v UWH and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Succession and Wills — Testamentary capacity, Succession and Wills — Undue influence.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

British and Malayan Trustees Ltd v Lutfi Salim bin Talib and others [2019] SGHC 270

The court held that under the Settlement, a share is a sub-genre of a portion. Upon the death of a beneficiary without issue, their share accrues to other issue of the same familial branch (the 'branch interpretation') rather than being distributed pari passu among all beneficiar

Sushant Shukla· ·14 min read
Singapore

JULIAN FREDERICK YU LIM V LIM PENG ON & ANOR

The court held that the claimant was a 'surviving grandson' within the class of beneficiaries under the will, but failed to satisfy the condition in the codicil requiring him to be in the custody, care and control of his father.

Sushant Shukla· ·12 min read
Singapore

Lian Kok Hong v Lian Bee Leng and another [2016] SGCA 24

In Lian Kok Hong v Lian Bee Leng and another, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Succession and Wills — Testamentary Capacity.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Cheo Yeoh & Associates LLC and another v AEL and others [2015] SGCA 29

In Cheo Yeoh & Associates LLC and another v AEL and others, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Tort — negligence, Succession and wills — revocation.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Foo Jee Seng and others v Foo Jhee Tuang and another [2012] SGCA 41

In Foo Jee Seng v Foo Jhee Tuang [2012] SGCA 41, the Court of Appeal ruled that a trustee's power to postpone property sales is not absolute. The court ordered the immediate sale of the property and mandated that the trustee provide full accounts, emphasizing the duty to act for beneficiaries.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Chee Mu Lin Muriel v Chee Ka Lin Caroline (Chee Ping Chian Alexander and another, interveners) [2010] SGCA 27

In Chee Mu Lin Muriel v Chee Ka Lin Caroline (Chee Ping Chian Alexander and another, interveners), the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Probate and Administration, Succession and Wills.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Low Ah Cheow and Others v Ng Hock Guan [2009] SGCA 25

In Low Ah Cheow and Others v Ng Hock Guan, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Succession and Wills — Construction, Succession and Wills — Testamentary trust.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Leo Teng Choy v Leo Teng Kit and Others [2000] SGCA 63

Court of Appeal dismisses appeal in Leo Teng Choy v Leo Teng Kit, upholding sale of family property. Despite unanimity clause, court found testator's overriding intention was equal treatment, authorising sale as expedient.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read