The rules are the same as for Singapore residents, but if your Will or Grant of Probate is issued in another country, extra legal steps are usually required in Singapore.
- Single ownership: Your executor or legal representative must have the foreign Grant of Probate re-sealed by the Singapore Courts or obtain a fresh Grant of Probate in Singapore before access to the box can be granted.
- Joint ownership:
- If the box has single access rights (one owner can access alone): The surviving owner can continue to retrieve items normally.
- If the box has joint access rights (both owners must be present): The surviving owner must provide a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration. STARVAULT will then either change the access to single access or transfer ownership of the box to the surviving owner.
We strongly recommend consulting a legal professional familiar with both your home country’s laws and Singapore law.
For faster and smoother access for your beneficiaries, we highly recommend using our free Will Custodian Service + Form W.
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