Grant of Administration Flow-Chart

Things to note before filing your application

Place of domicile

  • If the Deceased was domiciled in Singapore, you may proceed to file your application in Singapore.
  • If the Deceased was domiciled in another country, an additional Affidavit of Foreign Law must be filed.

Value of Deceased’s assets

  • If the Deceased’s assets are less than SGD$3 million, an application must be made at the Family Justice Courts.
  • If the assets are more than SGD$3 million, an application must be made at the Family Justice Division of the High Court.

Deceased has a Will

Deceased does not have a Will

Estate to be distributed according to the Will

Estate to be distributed according to the Intestate Succession Act

Application for Grant of Probate

Application for Grant of Letters of Administration

Documents required for Grant of Probate

  • The original Will
  • The original Death Certificate

Persons entitled to be appointed as Administrator(s) in order of priority:

  • Spouse
  • Lawful children
  • Parents
  • Brothers or sisters
  • Lawful children of brothers and sisters
  • Grandparents
  • Uncles or aunts

Grant of Probate obtained for the Executor/Trustee to distribute the Deceased’s Estate according to the Will

Grant of Letters of Administration for the Administrator to distribute and administer the Deceased’s Estate according to the Intestate Succession Act