tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36066806948858585042024-02-18T18:06:35.216-08:00Gloria James-Civetta & CoAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134181010317057607noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606680694885858504.post-76251442342459453462015-12-04T22:46:00.000-08:002015-12-04T22:46:41.876-08:00How to solve noise pollution with my neighbour?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Under the law, a person has the right to quiet enjoyment of his or her property. However, this right must be balanced against the right of your neighbor to engage in his or her own activities as well. Hence, it is only when your neighbor's noise pollution level has gone beyond tolerable levels that you are entitled to seek recourse. Otherwise, commencing <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/areas-of-practice/civil-commercial-law/"><span style="color: #f6b26b;">civil proceedings</span></a></b> for nuisance and/or harassment could be a fruitless process.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Whether the noise pollution level is considered a ‘tolerable level’ is dependent on a few factors: the duration, frequency and loudness of the noise. There is, however, no exact measurement of each factor which, when exceeded, will be considered sufficient nuisance. It is all very circumstantial and the court will make its decision based on the specific circumstance. For example, noise that is considered “loud” in a library may not be “loud” for a shopping mall. Ultimately, the key question is whether your peaceful enjoyment of your property is “reasonably” disturbed by your neighbor's noise pollution. To determine if you have a sufficient cause of action, it is thus advisable to seek legal advice from a civil claims lawyer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Assuming that there is sufficient cause for action, you may seek mediation in the first instance through the Community Mediation Center. Should that fail, you may consider taking legal action, for example instituting civil proceedings against your neighbor for private nuisance and/or harassment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you wish to institute <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/related-articles/civil-disputes-involving-copyright-infringement/"><span style="color: #f6b26b;">civil proceedings in Singapore</span></a></b>, you may wish to seek legal advice from a Singapore Civil Lawyer from one of our leading law firms, Gloria James-Civetta & Co. At <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/"><span style="color: #f6b26b;">Gloria James-Civetta & Co</span></a></b>, we offer a free 20-minute consultation with one of our lawyers. Should you have any queries or should like to seek legal representation, kindly contact us at 6337 0469 or email us at <b><a href="mailto:consult@gjclaw.com.sg"><span style="color: #f6b26b;">consult@gjclaw.com.sg</span></a></b>.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134181010317057607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606680694885858504.post-17621047708279127362015-11-27T01:41:00.000-08:002015-11-27T01:42:08.542-08:00Employment: Know Your Rights<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Were you unfairly terminated?<br />
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Whether you had received unfair treatment is governed by the <b><i><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/areas-of-practice/corporate-employment-law/">Employment Act</a></i>.</b> Termination is considered fair if<br />
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<li>Notice is given; and</li>
<li>Notice is of the required period (see table below)</li>
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<td valign="top">Period of Employment</td>
<td valign="top">Required period of notice of termination</td>
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<td valign="top"><26 weeks</td>
<td valign="top">1 day’s notice</td>
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<td valign="top">> 26 weeks but < 2 years</td>
<td valign="top">1 week’s notice</td>
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<td valign="top">2 years > but < 5 years</td>
<td valign="top">2 week’s notice</td>
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<td valign="top">> 5 years</td>
<td valign="top">4 week’s notice</td>
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In the event that either of the requirements is not fulfilled, it is still a fair termination if:<br />
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- The employer has given the salary equivalent to the required notice of termination;<br />
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- The employee has wilfully breached the terms of contract of service, e.g. <br />
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<li>employee is absent for more than 2 continuous days without even attempting to inform his employer</li>
<li>employee committed some gross misconduct e.g. criminal offences</li>
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It is fair if you are dismissed with<br />
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- just cause or;<br />
- just excuse<br />
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If any of these points were not fulfilled, you may be unfairly terminated. You should contact a lawyer as soon as possible to <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/related-articles/employment-contracts-confidential-informationtrade-secrets/">check if you have any claims or remedies</a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a></b>. <br />
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<i>At Gloria James-Civetta & Co, we offer a free 20 minutes consultation with one of our <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/related-articles/requirements-for-obtaining-an-employment-pass-in-singapore/">employment lawyers</a></b> who will assess your case. <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/contact-us/">Kindly contact us</a></b> on 63370469 or email us.</i></div>
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James-Civetta & Co is a full service law firm in Singapore<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a>,
offering a comprehensive range of legal services to both businesses and
individuals. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in Singapore advise clients in a wide range of areas in the personal law field–
particularly family, criminal, personal injury and mediation matters.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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well-known for our work in the family law sector, where we have built up a
reputation for sensitivity and dedication in dealing with complex, and often
high conflict cases. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange;"><span lang="EN-SG"><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/areas-of-practice/criminal-law/"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12pt;">Criminal law</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange;"><span lang="EN-SG"><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/areas-of-practice/civil-commercial-law/"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: "Nirmala UI";">Civil & Commercial law</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: "Nirmala UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134181010317057607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606680694885858504.post-36561350488895497472015-11-24T01:12:00.004-08:002015-11-24T01:13:15.251-08:00Matrimonial Relief in Singapore<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: "tahoma" , "sans-serif";">A group of lawyers from <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/">Gloria
James Civetta</a></b> elaborates on the different type of court orders that can
be granted under the application for matrimonial reliefs by parties seeking to
terminate their marriage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><u><span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: "tahoma" , "sans-serif";">What is matrimonial relief?<o:p></o:p></span></u></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: "tahoma" , "sans-serif";">The
term “matrimonial relief” is used to describe orders granted by the court which
affect the continuity of the spouses’ relationship. The types of reliefs that
the court may grant under the Women’s Charter are <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: "symbol"; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Nullity
of marriage (Relationship is declared to not have been validly formed)</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: "symbol"; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Divorce
(Termination of the relationship)</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: "symbol"; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Judicial
Separation (Suspension of the relationship)</span></li>
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<i><u><span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: "tahoma" , "sans-serif";">Judgment of Divorce<o:p></o:p></span></u></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: "tahoma" , "sans-serif";">This
court order terminates a perfectly valid marriage. It is the most frequent
order granted by the court amongst the judgments of matrimonial relief.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><u><span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: "tahoma" , "sans-serif";">Presumption of death and divorce<o:p></o:p></span></u></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: "tahoma" , "sans-serif";">This
statutory presumption is a variation of the judgment of divorce. Where your
spouse has been missing for a number of years and you have no reason to believe
that he or she is alive, the Women Charter allows you to apply for a judgment
which presumes your spouse to be dead and to proceed to terminate your marriage
by divorce.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: "tahoma" , "sans-serif";">Your
spouse being missing and continually absent for a period of 7 years or more
coupled with the fact that you have no reason to believe that your spouse has
been living within that time, is evidence that he or she is dead, unless the
contrary is proved.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><u><span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: "tahoma" , "sans-serif";">Judgment of nullity<o:p></o:p></span></u></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: "tahoma" , "sans-serif";">This
judgment declares the marriage to be invalidly formed. There are two kinds of
judgments, one being the judgment of nullity of a void marriage and the second
being that of a voidable marriage. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: "tahoma" , "sans-serif";"><br /></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: "tahoma" , "sans-serif";">Only
the latter affects the continuation of a marriage since a void marriage is one
that has never existed in law in beginning. The judgment for a voidable
marriage operates from the date of its making. Hence, there could have been a
formation of a valid marriage between the formation of the voidable marriage
and the date it was declared to be a nullity. This judgment dissolves the invalid
marriage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><u><span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: "tahoma" , "sans-serif";">Judgment of judicial separation<o:p></o:p></span></u></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: "tahoma" , "sans-serif";">This
judgment merely suspends the relationship. As such, this judgment has the least
effect on the continuity of the marriage compared with the judgment of divorce
or nullity of a voidable marriage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: "tahoma" , "sans-serif";"><br /></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: "tahoma" , "sans-serif";">In
fact, the spouses can achieve the same result by separating from each other
without court proceedings or by entering a separation agreement.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: "tahoma" , "sans-serif";">This
judgment is a provisional one, and the making of a judgment of judicial separation
does not prevent an application for the more permanent divorce relief.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><u><span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: "tahoma" , "sans-serif";">Matrimonial proceedings<o:p></o:p></span></u></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: "tahoma" , "sans-serif";">While
the effect of each judgment may differ, there are features common to all
matrimonial proceedings. Proceedings may only begin when the parties meet the
requirements of the matrimonial jurisdiction – In Singapore, matrimonial
jurisdiction rests in the Family Court – and both the matrimonial proceedings
as well as the conduct of the proceedings must be brought following the rules
specially created for them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: "tahoma" , "sans-serif";">Gloria
James Civetta is an established law firm with a team of divorce lawyers well
versed with <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/areas-of-practice/family-law/">family law in
Singapore</a> </b>and can provide legal advice to aid in your pursuit for
divorce as well as court dispute resolution and <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/areas-of-practice/mediation-services/">alternative
dispute resolution services</a></b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: "tahoma" , "sans-serif";">Email
us or call +65 63370469 to speak to one of our friendly lawyers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134181010317057607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606680694885858504.post-53658950750421777632015-10-28T03:16:00.000-07:002015-10-28T03:16:01.661-07:00Will and Last Testament in Singapore<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span lang="EN-GB">A Will is made to provide for the administration and distribution of
what a person owns. The person who makes this Will is called the ‘testator’.
The people who are going to inherit or benefit from the will are the
‘beneficiaries’. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">The testator appoints an ‘executor’ and he/she is able to administer
and distribute his estate upon the person’s death. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">Theoretically, a person above the age of 21 with a sound mind may
make his own <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/related-articles/why-everyone-should-have-a-will/">Will
in Singapore</a></b> without the assistance of a lawyer. However there is a
risk that the Will may be ineffective or invalid, causing the beneficiaries to
not being entitled to the inheritance and going through unnecessary sufferings.
Hence, it is in your best interest that you engage a <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/">Wills lawyer</a></b> who will
advise and guide you through the entire process.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">The signing of the Will must be witnessed by two persons, who must
be present at the same time. They cannot be beneficiaries of the Will nor can
they be the spouses of any of the beneficiaries. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">In the event you want to the change your Will, consult a Wills
lawyer in Singapore who will provide a <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/areas-of-practice/wills-estate-matters/">Will
Writing Service</a></b> as well as take you through the necessary procedures.
Crossing words out, adding parts in or attaching anything to it will render it
ineffective and invalid. The Wills lawyer would help you make a fresh Will or
prepare a supplemental Will.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">If someone passes away without <b>making
a will</b>, the person’s assets will be distributed according to the <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/related-articles/laws-of-intestacy-in-singapore/">rules
of intestacy</a></b>, governed by the Intestate Succession Act. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134181010317057607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606680694885858504.post-41398865409645038792015-10-22T22:49:00.000-07:002015-10-22T22:49:13.872-07:00The Importance of Making a Will during Divorce<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;">Singapore solicitor, Javern
Sim examines why it is important for newly divorced people to review their
wills<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;"><br /></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;">Failing to updatea will after the conclusion of the
divorce can lead to terrible consequences for your loved ones. It is common for
married people to appoint each other as Executors and leave everything to the
survivor on the first death. If you have one of these wills it is extremely
important that the will be revised upon divorce as it is unlikely that you will
want this now.</span><span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%;">Should
you pass away <b><i>during the divorce process </i></b>and <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/should-i-make-a-will/">not have a
Will</a></b>, your spouse will be entitled to as much as <b><i>HALF of ALL</i></b> your
properties upon your death under the Intestate Succession Act. Even after you
file for divorce, this rule continues to apply <b><i><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/areas-of-practice/wills-estate-matters/">until
the date of Final Judgment</a></i></b>. Furthermore, your spouse will continue
to have first right to apply for the grant of letters of administration to deal
with your properties after your death. The only way to circumvent this is via a
Will. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%;">If
you wish to leave your assets to your chosen beneficiaries, it is important to
leave a Will or make sure you update your existing one to accommodate to your
new circumstances, before you commence divorce proceedings. If you wish to have
someone else other than your spouse deal with your assets after your death, it
is important to appoint different executor in your Will.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; mso-ansi-language: EN;">You should always have a Will because</span></strong><span lang="EN" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 105%;"> you decide who the beneficiaries of your estate are.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 105%;">If you have a new partner but not married, he or she will receive nothing
unless you include them in your Will.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="color: #bf4dd4; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">Make
Your Will Online Now!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">You can have your <b><i><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/related-articles/why-everyone-should-have-a-will/">Simple
Will</a> </i></b>drawn up easily and cost-effectively at Gloria James-Civetta
& Co, <span style="background: rgb(248, 248, 248);">simply fill in our
online form and submit your information, <b><i>it should take you no longer than 15 minutes
to complete</i></b>. Upon completion, one of our friendly staff will contact
you to arrange for you to come into our office to sign off on your Will. We
offer a same day service should you require it on a urgent basis. It`s that
simple!<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><i><span lang="EN-SG" style="background: rgb(248, 248, 248); font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Cost of a
Simple Will is $250 nett. </span></i></b><b><i><span lang="EN-SG" style="background: #F8F8F8; color: red; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/will/">Click here to begin</a><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;">If you require assistance
in filling out the online form, Call us on 63370469 and speak to one of our staff. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134181010317057607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606680694885858504.post-67493188407845184732015-10-11T22:47:00.000-07:002015-10-11T22:47:16.106-07:00What if I do not make a will?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">If you pass on without a will, your
estate will be distributed in accordance with the rules of intestacy that can
be found in the Intestate Succession Act. You may engage a <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/areas-of-practice/wills-estate-matters/">Singaporean
Wills and Estate lawyer</a></b> to advise you on the various rules governing
this act. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Without a personalized will, you
may be disadvantaged. (1) Your estate may be distributed to people you do not
intend to provide for or it may not be distributed to people you intend to
provide for. (2) Furthermore, instead of being able to appoint your own
executors, the courts will appoint administrators and guarantors to administer
your estate instead after you pass on. These may not be people you trust. (3)
Your family would also have to go through the hassle of applyingto the Court
for <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/areas-of-practice/grant-of-probate-letters-of-administration-explained-singapore/">Letters
of Administration</a></b>. This is generally more tedious and complicated than
making a will. (4) Lastly, if you have young children, the person who applies
to Court to be their guardian may not be someone who is ideal or who you trust.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">As such, we strongly advise you
to have a personalized will done up by a <b>will
writing service</b> or a <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/areas-of-practice/wills-estate-matters/">wills
and estates lawyer in Singapore</a></b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">While you may write your own will
as long as you are above 21, of sound mind and well informed, your homemade will
may contain drafting mistakes or be incomplete. This may lead to a situation of
disputed inheritance that may cause your family distress, incurring substantial
costs in a legal battle. In a situation where its validity is contested, your
homemade will may also be rendered ineffective or invalid. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Given the above, we strongly
advise you to engage a lawyer when you want to write a will. At <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/">Gloria
James-Civetta & Co</a></b>, we offer expertise in <b>will writing services</b> and offer a free 20-minute consultation with
one of our lawyers. Should you have any queries or should like to seek legal
representation, kindly contact us at 6337 0469 or email us at <b><a href="file:///D:/Lalan/Lalan_Work/Running%20Projects/Internal%20&amp;%20External%20Blog/August%20Blog/Folder%203/consult@gjclaw.com.sg">consult@gjclaw.com.sg</a></b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134181010317057607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606680694885858504.post-71883536025176702182015-09-13T23:34:00.001-07:002015-09-13T23:34:21.395-07:00Wills: Can I give my estate to my minor children?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span lang="EN-SG">You may <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/related-articles/laws-of-intestacy-in-singapore/">leave
your estate directly to your minor children</a></b>. However, before they reach
the age of 21 years old, any such inheritance will be managed by a custodian.
This custodian is usually either the surviving parent or the guardian.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG">Should you wish to provide for your
children over an extended period of time, a trust for your children can be
incorporated into your <b>will</b>. Through
the assistance of your <b>Singapore wills
lawyer</b>, the inheritance will then be held by a trustee for your children
until such time when they reach 21 years old, or whatever age you deem
appropriate. The trustee may also be empowered to use a certain portion of your
estate for your children’s education, medical expenses and/or maintenance
according to your instructions. Your <b>wills
lawyer</b> will be able to advise you on this process.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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In <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/related-articles/how-are-assets-distributed-in-the-event-that-there-is-no-will/">leaving
your assets to your minor children</a></b>, it is also recommended that you
name at least two Executors/Trustees in case one of them is unable to act for
whatever reason. These Executors/Trustees would then be able to administer or
hold any assets, or utilize any monies for the benefit of the minor children. </div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="background: white; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria;">You may wish to seek legal advice from a </span><b><span lang="EN-SG">Wills and Estate lawyer </span></b><span lang="EN-SG" style="background: white; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria;">from one
of our leading law firms, <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/">Gloria James-Civetta & Co</a></b>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="background: white; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria;">At Gloria James-Civetta & Co</span><span lang="EN-SG">, our <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/areas-of-practice/wills-estate-matters/">Wills
and Estate lawyers</a></b> will share their extensive experience and assist you
in a friendly, no nonsense manner that you can understand and trust when it
comes to matters of <b>wills &
inheritance</b>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="background: white; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria;">Should you have any queries or should like to seek
legal representation, kindly <b>contact us</b>
at 6337 0469 or email us at </span><b><a href="mailto:consult@gjclaw.com.sg"><span lang="EN-SG" style="background: white; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria;">consult@gjclaw.com.sg</span></a></b><span lang="EN-SG" style="background: white; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria;">.</span><span lang="EN-SG"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134181010317057607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606680694885858504.post-86524170140948600172015-08-30T22:52:00.000-07:002015-08-30T22:52:50.365-07:00Directors' Duties: Improper Use of Information<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span lang="EN-SG">Under section
157(2) of the Singapore Companies Act, officers (including past officers) or
agents of the company are prohibited from making improper use of information
that they acquire by virtue of their position as officers or agents of the
company to gain either directly or indirectly a benefit for themselves or any
other person.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG">Need <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/areas-of-practice/commercial-corporate-law/">advice
on a corporate law</a> </b>or criminal law matter? Approach GJC Law, one of Singapore's
leading law firms. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG">More specifically,
section 157(2) of the <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/related-articles/directors-remuneration/">Singapore
Companies Act</a></b> makes it a criminal offence for directors to improperly
use information acquired by virtue of their position as directors to gain an
advantage for himself or any other person or to cause detriment to the company.
</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG">This is in
addition to and not in derogation of any other written law or rule of law
relating to the duty or liability of directors or officers of a company(section
157(4)). </span></div>
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<u><span lang="EN-SG">Penalty<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG">Failure to
comply with these provisions can result in an offence punishable with a fine
not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months. </span></div>
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<u><span lang="EN-SG">Need help?<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG">Want to know how
to fulfil your statutory duty and to avoid criminal liability? It is
recommended that you seek advice from our <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/related-articles/appointment-of-directors/">Singapore
Commercial Lawers</a></b> at Gloria James-Civetta!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Are you facing potential charges? The trial
process is often a mentally draining and challenging experience. You should
seek a criminal defence lawyer to help you to present your case to the court in
the best way possible. Not having a defence lawyer will put you at a great
disadvantage. Should you have any questions or require legal representation,
kindly contact <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/">Gloria James-Civetta & Co</a></b> on
6337-0469 for a free consultation, or email us at consult@gjclaw.com.sg. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134181010317057607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606680694885858504.post-17837388723745487242015-08-24T21:49:00.000-07:002015-08-24T21:49:01.373-07:00Mediation - The preferred legalroute to your problems<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">No
matter what kind of problem you are facing, whether it is a contractual disagreement,
employment dispute, or even domestic quarrel, it is always much too costly to
pursue a legal remedy. Money aside, fighting the case in court also drains a
lot of time and emotions from all parties involved. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/areas-of-practice/mediation-services/">Mediation,
as an alternative dispute resolution</a></span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">, offers you the opportunity to save
the amount of time, money, and emotions you have to invest in order to resolve
your problem.Singapore has also been advocating the use of mediation recently;
do you know what mediation is?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/related-articles/what-happens-at-a-mediation-session/">What
is mediation</a>?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Mediation
is a less confrontational process is which both parties try to come up with a
solution together with the help of a third party, the mediator. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">To
start off, each side will have an uninterrupted period to speak freely of their
concerns and desires, and also have an opportunity to listen to and understand
the other party’s story. Then, the mediator will assist in working out a
solution that is acceptable to both parties. At the end, parties will usually
sign an agreement to adhere to what they have promised.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">When is mediation appropriate?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Mediation
can be used in all non-criminal cases! Of course, this is only if both parties
are willing to try out mediation in the first place. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Why should you try mediation?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">First,
a mediator is a neutral third party, and you can be sure he/she is not biased
in the least. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Time
and money can be saved as compared to a court case, since matters can usually
be resolved within 1 or 2 mediation sessions, lasting 1-2 hours each. Even if
you do not <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/">intend to get legal advice</a></b>, court fees
and a lot of your time will still be wasted over this case, as a court case can
be drawn out to many months or even years.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Emotions
can be better controlled in a mediation setting. When a party becomes too
agitated, the mediator can speak to parties one at a time, such that the
mediator becomes the neutral medium for parties to continue communications.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">The
mediator will ultimately only assist you in formulating an outcome with the
other party, rather than taking the decision out of your hands like a judge.
You will have much more freedom to negotiate for what you want, though you must
be willing to compromise at times. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">As
it is a solution both parties have agreed to, you can be more certain that the
other party will follow through the agreement. On the other hand, it is not
uncommon for someone to fail to obtain the court ordered payments on time or in
full, especially if the other party lost the case or even his/her “face” in the
process.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Also,
after mediation, there is a higher likelihood that both parties will enjoy a
more neutral if not cordial relationship, rather than boiling over with anger
and hatred at merely the sight of the other party, which is often the case
after a prolonged fight in court.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134181010317057607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606680694885858504.post-86234565317985222942015-08-11T00:22:00.000-07:002015-08-11T00:28:23.038-07:00Making a Will in Singapore<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/related-articles/why-everyone-should-have-a-will/">Everyone
(whether single, married or divorced) should have a will</a></span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> as it determines how and to whom your
property is distributed. In Singapore, Section 3 (1) of the Wills Act (Cap 352,
Rev. Ed. 1996) states that a person may ‘devise, bequeath or dispose’ of all
real and personal property through a will. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Who can make a Will? <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><br /></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Anyone above
the age of 21 years old can make a valid Will. The <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/should-i-make-a-will/">person who
makes the will</a></b> is known as a testator. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">What are the
requirements of a valid Will?</span></b></div>
<ol>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">The Will must be in writing</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">The Will must be witnessed by at two or more witnesses who are present
at the same time</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Beneficiaries or the spouse of the testator cannot be a witness
attesting the Will unless there are two other witnesses</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">The testator must sign at the end of the will. If he is unable to, he
may direct another person to sign the will on his behalf, in his presence.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">The testator has to be mentally competent at the time of signing the
will.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: left;">An executor must be appointed </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">There are <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/related-articles/requirements-for-a-will/">formality
requirements under the Wills Act</a></b> that need to be adhered to before a
Will is deemed as valid. Therefore, it is advised that you seek legal advice to
ensure that your Will is valid and enforceable.
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">At Gloria James Civetta& Co., we provide <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/areas-of-practice/wills-estate-matters/">Will
writing services</a></b> and our Wills
& Estate lawyers can help you to devise a Will. A Simple <b><i>Will
at Gloria James Civetta & Co.</i></b> is $250 nett. For a Simple Will, you
can fill up our online form to submit your information. This
will take you no longer than 15 minutes and our<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"> </a>staff will arrange for you
to come down to our office to sign off on your will. Alternatively, we offer a <b><i>free
20-minutes consultation</i></b>. Feel free to <b><i>contact us at 63370469</i></b>
for more information. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134181010317057607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606680694885858504.post-43487997016610048912015-07-27T23:16:00.000-07:002015-07-27T23:20:27.353-07:00Singapore Lawyers Legal Advisors<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-SG" style="color: #444444; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;">Gloria
James-Civetta & Co</span></b><span lang="EN-SG" style="color: #444444; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;"> is a Singapore law firm with <span style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">lawyers</span> and <span style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">mediators,</span> specializing
in </span><b style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-SG" style="color: #db002f; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;"><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/areas-of-practice/family-law/divorce/">family/divorce
law</a></span></b><span lang="EN-SG" style="color: #444444; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;">, <span style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">commercial law</span>, corporate and <span style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">criminal law</span>.
Our experienced lawyers advising individuals as well as companies and
corporations world-wide.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="color: #444444; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;">Our </span><b><span lang="EN-SG" style="color: red; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;"><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/">Singapore
law firm</a></span></b><span lang="EN-SG" style="color: red; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;"> </span><span lang="EN-SG" style="color: #404040; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 191;">will respond </span><span lang="EN-SG" style="color: #444444; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;">to your legal
needs with personalized service <b>GJC law</b></span><span lang="EN-SG" style="color: red; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;"> </span><span lang="EN-SG" style="color: #444444; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;">clients
can rely on our commitment and integrity.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="color: #444444; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;">At <b>Gloria James-Civetta & Co</b>,
our <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a>lawyers possess comprehensive knowledge in our fields
of expertise which is necessary when dealing with corporation and individuals new
to Singapore. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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us today</a></span></b><span lang="EN-SG" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-size: 12pt;"> to learn more about
how we can help and protect you, your business interests and your family. Our
knowledgeable attorneys and staff are ready to assist you.</span><span lang="EN-SG" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134181010317057607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606680694885858504.post-1333390774226873382015-07-27T00:14:00.000-07:002015-07-27T00:14:45.443-07:00Matrimonial Law Singapore<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="color: #2e74b5; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 20.0pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 191;">Dispute Resolution<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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A recent development in <a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/areas-of-practice/family-law"><b>family law in Singapore</b></a> is the
Collaborative Family Practice (CFP). The Collaborative Family Practice (CFP)
begins before the start of <a href="http://www.singaporedivorcelawyer.com.sg/divorce-proceedings/"><b>divorce proceedings in Singapore</b></a>
and allows parties to negotiate the terms of their divorce. This form of
alternative dispute resolution is provided by the Singapore Mediation Centre
(SMC) and aims to help couples reach an amicable solution to avoid an
acrimonious litigation process. </div>
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Lawyers in Singapore involved in
this process are specially trained collaborative divorce lawyers. The <a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/areas-of-practice/family-law/collaborative-family-practice/"><b>panel of Collaborative Family Practice
(CFP)</b></a> consists of nineteen lawyers from leading law firms in Singapore.
Among them is Ms. Gloria James Civetta of GJC law, a top family law firm in
Singapore that also offers services for civil proceedings, business and
commercial disputes in Singapore. Legal advice about family law in Singapore
related to any form of divorce mediation can be sought from law firms in
Singapore like GJC law. </div>
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The <a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/areas-of-practice/family-law/divorce/"><b>collaborative divorce lawyers</b></a> that
assist you in <b>Collaborative Family
Practice (CFP</b>) must not represent you again in future litigation should a
settlement not be reached. This is to encourage a settlement to be reached
between parties. Further, this aims to help provide a safe environment for
parties to negotiate without prejudice. </div>
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After completing
the <b>Collaborative Family Practice (CFP)</b>
process, the <b>divorce proceedings</b>
will begin in court. Divorce proceedings will go smoother with a prior
settlement agreement in place completed during the Collaborative Family
Practice stage. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134181010317057607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606680694885858504.post-10470542355010507002015-07-23T22:31:00.000-07:002015-07-23T22:31:00.859-07:00Dispute Resolution in Singapore Where do You Stand?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>Alternative Dispute Resolution in Singapore</b>
is an integral part of Singapore’s legal system. In 2014, <b>Chief Justice</b> <b>Sundaresh Menon</b> stated that <b>alternative dispute resolution</b> is a
“central component in the delivery of justice within the State Courts.” <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/"><span style="color: orange;">Leading
law firms in Singapore</span></a></b> offer legal advice on how alternative dispute
resolution is related to your case. </div>
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<b><u>Business Disputes in Singapore </u><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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If
you find yourself in a <b>business dispute
in Singapore</b>, mediation is a possible form of alternative dispute
resolution that you may want to consider, after seeking legal advice from lawyers
in Singapore. The Singapore Mediation Center has expertise in a range of commercial
disputes – ranging from banking, healthcare, insurance, shipping, information
technology and <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/areas-of-practice/corporate-employment-law/"><span style="color: orange;">employment
disputes</span></a></b>.</div>
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At <b>GJC law</b>, we understand that
confidentiality is key, especially when embroiled in a <b>business dispute</b>. Mediation is preferred form of <b>dispute resolution</b> especially when
sensitive issues may arise, as confidentiality must be maintained during
mediation. </div>
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<b><u>General process of mediation</u><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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To
commence the mediation process at the <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/areas-of-practice/mediation-services/"><span style="color: orange;">Singapore
Mediation Center</span></a></b>, parties must complete a Request for Mediation form.
In the event not all parties are agreeable to mediation in Singapore, the Singapore
Mediation Center will contact the respective parties to encourage them to
participate within two weeks. Mediation in Singapore can only continue once all
parties have consented. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Before beginning mediation, the parties will
enter into a Mediation Agreement. The Mediation Agreement will regulate the
conduct of the mediation in Singapore. The </span></span><b style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Singapore
Mediation </b><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><b>Center</b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> will then appoint a mediator and arranging the </span></span><b style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/related-articles/what-happens-at-a-mediation-session/"><span style="color: orange;">administrative
matters of the mediation</span></a></b><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">. Prior to the mediation, parties must provide
each other, as well as the mediator(s) and the Singapore Mediation </span>Center<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> with
a summary of their case and copies of relevant documents. </span></span><b style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Legal advice</b><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> should be sought from </span></span><b style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;">lawyers in Singapore</b><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> in order to put you in your best position for
mediation. </span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134181010317057607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606680694885858504.post-61224452924157342502015-07-15T03:39:00.000-07:002015-07-21T00:49:39.057-07:00The Legal Issues Surrounding Retrenchment and Retirement in Singapore<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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During
the downsizing of a business, you may wish to retrench some of your employees.
To avoid employment disputes or any unnecessary civil claims, it is important
to seek legal advice from <b>lawyers in
Singapore</b> like <b>GJC law</b>. This
article will address some of the implications the Employment Act has on <a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/related-articles/employment-contracts-confidential-informationtrade-secrets/" target="_blank"><b>employment contract issues</b></a> such as
retrenchment and retirement. </div>
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Under
section 45 of the Employment Act, employees are required to serve a minimum
period of two years before they have any right to claim retrenchment payouts.
Employers are not legally obliged to pay compensation to retrenched employees.
Rules relating to unionized companies may vary, a <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/areas-of-practice/corporate-employment-law/">contract
lawyer</a></b> should be sought to review the terms in the collective
agreement. Although section 45 mentions a time period of two years, it is
silent on the amount. Generally, the majority of companies award two weeks’
salary for each year of service to the company. </div>
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Section
46 of the Employment Act deals with retirement. It states that employees who
have not worked for at least five years will not be entitled to any benefits of
retirement, other than the provisions under the CPF scheme. The amount an
employee can receive upon retirement can be provided in the employment
contract, but this is rare and a <b>contract
lawyer</b> may assist you in looking closely at the <b>employment contract issues</b> that may arise. <b>Lawyers in Singapore</b> should refer to the Retirement and
Re-employment Act when addressing the possibility of retirement payouts. When
an employee reaches 62 years of age, the employer should consult the employee
as to whether he or she would like to be re-employed, assuming his/her medical
fitness and performance. Assuming the employee wishes to continue, an
employment contract should be given to provide for employment until age 65.
Once the employee reaches the age of 65, there is no payout. However, if the
organization does not have a vacancy for him, then the employee should be
awarded with a payment as gratuity. <b>Employment
</b>lawyers in Singapore should be consulted for <a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/"><b>legal advice</b></a> regarding the
quantification of this amount. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134181010317057607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606680694885858504.post-40146499959362163242015-07-15T02:42:00.000-07:002015-07-21T00:30:59.858-07:00Singapore Will writing Services<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>Wills</b> are legal documents that properly set out specific directions
for the distribution of all of your assets. Technically, if you are 21 years of
age and have a sound mind, you can write your own will without procuring <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/will/" target="_blank">wills writing services</a></b> from a <b>law firm in Singapore</b>. However, lack of
proper legal advice when writing your will may result in an invalid will, which
would cause your assets to be distributed not in accordance with your desires.
In the event your will is invalid, the state automatically has a right to
distribute your assets according to the Intestate Succession Act. For such an
important legal document, it would be in your interest to properly engage wills
lawyers in Singapore. Many law firms in Singapore offer wills writing services
and legal advice, such <b>as <a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/">Gloria James Civetta& Co</a></b>. <b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A will include the details of
your beneficiaries and which assets you choose to give to whom. Money contained
in your Central Provident Fund (CPF) may not be included inside a <b>will</b>. A nomination must be made under
the CPF Act in order to entitle specific persons to the rights to your CPF
funds. </div>
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Two persons, present at the same
time, must witness the signing of your will. The witnesses cannot be
beneficiaries of the will, or spouse to any of the beneficiaries under the
will. Once signed, the will should be registered at the Will Registry in
Singapore. </div>
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Upon passing on, your will takes
immediate effect. The executors that you named in your will subsequently must
apply for a <b>Grant of Probate</b> or an
application for <b>probate</b>. In the
event you do not have a <b>will in
Singapore</b>, an administrator, as opposed to an executor, will <b>apply for Letters of Administration. Grants
of Probate or <a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/areas-of-practice/grant-of-probate-letters-of-administration-explained-singapore/" target="_blank">Letters of Administration in Singapore</a></b> or probate letters
authorize executors and administrators respectively to deal and distribute your
assets. </div>
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The cost of <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/areas-of-practice/wills-estate-matters/">wills
writing services in Singapore</a></b> will vary according to the complexity of
your will. There are numerous <b>wills and
probate lawyers in Singapore</b>.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134181010317057607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606680694885858504.post-49181904478723979072015-07-05T23:26:00.000-07:002015-07-21T00:14:50.051-07:00Singapore Civil Disputes Lawyers<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span lang="EN-SG">You may sue a person for Private Nuisance if
he or she has (1) caused physical damage to your property or (2) unreasonably
interfered with your use and enjoyment of your land. To bring such a suit, you
must show that you have an interest in the property affected or the right of
occupation of the land. Do note that you may not sue for any personal injury
under the tort of private nuisance because personal injury is unrelated to the
enjoyment of land.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG">You must also prove that you are able to
foresee the above damage from the person’s act and you must show that he or she
was at fault for his or her act of Private Nuisance. The person does not have
to create or benefit from the act of Private Nuisance as long as he or she has
the ability to reasonably abate it.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG">You may wish to consult a <b><span style="text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><span style="color: orange;"><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/areas-of-practice/civil-commercial-law/"><span style="color: orange;">Singapore civil dispute lawyer</span></a> </span></span></b>for his or
her expertise on the above and to advise you on the credibility of your case. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG">At <b><a href="http://www.singaporedivorcelawyer.com.sg/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Gloria James-Civetta & Co</span></a></b>, you can <b><span style="color: #f6b26b; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/contact-us/" target="_blank">consult with one of our civil litigation lawyers</a></span></b>
in Singapore. Should you have any queries or should like to seek legal
representation, kindly contact us at 6337 0469 or email us at <b><a href="file:///C:/Users/User/Desktop/singapore%20blog/consult@gjclaw.com.sg"><span style="color: orange;">consult@gjclaw.com.sg</span></a>.</b></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134181010317057607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606680694885858504.post-67952307456385123462015-07-05T22:17:00.000-07:002015-07-20T23:53:11.642-07:00WILLS - Should I make a will?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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There are several parties involved in a Will: the person
making the will (“the Testator”), the parties who inherit or <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/areas-of-practice/wills-estate-matters/" target="_blank">benefit under the Will</a></b> (“Beneficiaries”) and the person who administers and distributes the
estate upon the testator’s death (“the Executor”).</div>
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<b>Am I eligible to make
a Will?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Anyone who is over the age of 21 is eligible to make a will.
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<b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/related-articles/why-everyone-should-have-a-will/" target="_blank">Why should I make a Will</a>?<o:p></o:p></b><br />
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A
Will is a device which allows you to manage your assets properly and you get to
control who gets your property after your death. Without a Will, you will not
have a say over the distribution of your assets upon your death, and you may
deprive your loved ones of any benefit they would obtain under a Will.</div>
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If you find yourself in the following situations, you should
consider making a Will. </div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->You are married;</div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->You are married with aged parents;</div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->You are married with children and/or aged
parents;</div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->You are single with aged parents;</div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->You are single with siblings and/or grandparents
and/or relatives;</div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->You are recently divorced and have not made a
new Will since;</div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->You have intended beneficiaries.</div>
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These
situations are not exhaustive, and only serve as considerations as to whether
you should <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/will/" target="_blank">make a Will</a></b>. </div>
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If
you have children or beneficiaries below the age of 21, you may appoint a
guardian to look after them until they reach the age of maturity. </div>
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Regardless
what circumstances you are in, it is always better to be testate. If you have
any further queries regarding<b> Wills</b>, you may wish to <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/contact-us/" target="_blank">seek legal advice</a></b> from one
of our lawyers from Gloria James-Civetta& Co.</div>
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<i>At <a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: orange;">Gloria James-Civetta& Co</span></b></a>, we offer a
free 20-minute consultation with one of our lawyers. Should you have any
queries or would like more information, kindly contact us at <b><span style="color: #f6b26b;">6337 0469</span></b> or<b> <span style="color: #f6b26b;">email
</span>us at</b> </i><a href="mailto:consult@gjclaw.com.sg"><i><b><span style="color: #f6b26b;">consult@gjclaw.com.sg</span></b></i></a><i>. <o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134181010317057607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606680694885858504.post-8103225470024965402015-06-28T23:39:00.000-07:002015-06-28T23:39:21.499-07:00Divorce in Singapore: Common Divorce Questions<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">As one of Singapore`s largest matrimonial law
departments,</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> lawyers at Gloria
James-Civetta & Co, have the experience required to obtain the best outcomes
for your</span><span lang="EN-SG" style="font-size: 12pt;"> divorce</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">. Our </span><span lang="EN-SG"><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/about-us/our-staff/"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;">experienced divorce lawyers</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> provide honest advice based on your
individual circumstances.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">1) What is required to file a divorce in
Singapore?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">To file a Writ for divorce in Singapore, you
must have been married for at least 3 years. You must also be able to prove
that your marriage has broken down irretrievably. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">You or your spouse must also be domiciled in
Singapore before the commencement of the divorce proceedings. This means that
either you or your spouse must have lived in Singapore for at least 3 years
before commencing divorce proceedings. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">2) How long does it take to complete a
divorce?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Interim Judgment for an uncontested divorce
can be obtained within 2 to 3 months from the commencement of divorce
proceedings. It will take another 3 months for the final judgment of divorce to
be obtained. Hence, an uncontested divorce can be completed within 5 to 6
months. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">However, a contested divorce will take
longer, especially if ancillary details cannot be agreed on. You can contact
divorce lawyers to get more individualized advice as the amount of time taken
to complete a divorce varies from case to case. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">3) How long is the divorce process?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">The length of the divorce process varies on a
case by case basis; you can consider contacting a Singapore divorce lawyer to
get personalized advice on your divorce. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">4) Am I entitled to Spousal support?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">In Singapore, according to Section 113 of the
Women’s Charter, the court may order the husband to pay maintenance to his
wife/ex-wife either during the granting or subsequent to the grant of a
judgment of divorce, judicial separation or nullity of marriage. The court will take into account all the
circumstances of the case in assessing the maintenance amount for the
wife/ex-wife.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Unfortunately, there is no corresponding
obligation under Singapore law for the wife to pay maintenance to her husband/ex-husband.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">5) What is child support?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Child support is an ongoing, periodic payment
made by a parent for the financial benefit of a child following the end of a
marriage or other relationship. Under the law, it is the duty of a parent to
maintain or contribute to the maintenance of his or her children, regardless of
whether they are legitimate or illegitimate. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">6) How does a court determine how our assets
are divided?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">The court will consider the extent of
contribution to assets by both parties through direct or indirection
contributions. The courts will also consider the needs of the children of the
marriage, if any, the financial independence of parties after divorce and many
other factors. You may wish to contact a professional divorce lawyer to better
understand the multitude of factors the courts consider in determining how
matrimonial assets are divided.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="background: white; font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; mso-highlight: white;">Gloria James-Civetta & Co (“GJC Law”),
is an established Law Firm. We can help you, no matter what situation you’re
in.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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one of our friendly lawyers</span></i><i><span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134181010317057607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606680694885858504.post-39081036733624873942015-06-28T21:56:00.000-07:002015-06-28T21:56:30.422-07:00Formation of a contract in Singapore<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>How do I know if a
contract has been validly formed?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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The
formation of a contract is an offer and acceptance between two parties.</div>
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In
order for a contract to be formed, parties must reach a meeting of the minds,
where an offer is met with an acceptance. It is presumed that there is an
intention to be legally bound, in most commercial agreements. </div>
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More
importantly, in exchange for the value given by a promissor to a promissee,
consideration has to be given. For example, in exchange for A’s service to wash
B’s car, B will have to furnish consideration of $50. A contract without any
consideration is not valid. </div>
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Although
most contracts today are done in writing, some contracts may be made orally or
by conduct. Whether a verbal agreement validly constitute a contract depends on
the terms. However, contracts made orally or by conduct may encounter
difficulties in enforcement. </div>
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As a
general rule, if there has been a meeting of the minds between parties who
intend to form a legally binding agreement and furnish consideration, with an
agreement reduced to writing, a contract has been formed. </div>
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If
you would like to seek <a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/areas-of-practice/commercial-corporate-law/"><b><span style="color: orange;">legal
advice</span></b></a> or representation, you may wish to consult a <a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/areas-of-practice/commercial-corporate-law/"><span style="color: orange;"><b>contract
lawyer in Singapore</b></span></a> for more information.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134181010317057607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606680694885858504.post-43988702841518123562015-06-14T23:17:00.001-07:002015-06-14T23:17:33.469-07:00False Imprisonment <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">False
imprisonment is an act which<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">i.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Directly and
intentionally <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">ii.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Causes one’s
freedom of movement to be totally restrained<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">iii.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Without lawful
excuse or justification<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">It entitles you
to claim damages from the party who had falsely imprisoned you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">What does not constitute false imprisonment?<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Usually, mere inconvenience will not constitute total restraint. Also,
where you are arrested or detained by the police lawfully, you will also be
unable to claim under false imprisonment as your arrest or detention would be
deemed justified. The courts may also not hold that a situation is one of false
imprisonment if there is a reasonable cause for detention. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">If you suspect that you have been falsely imprisoned, please do not
hesitate to contact a lawyer who may advice you on whether you can make out a case
of false imprisonment. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">You
may wish to seek legal advice from a </span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/areas-of-practice/civil-commercial-law/">Singapore
Civil Lawyer</a> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">in
Singapore.</span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134181010317057607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606680694885858504.post-82188254351770229792015-06-11T03:54:00.000-07:002015-06-11T03:54:31.114-07:00Personal Injury Lawyers<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span lang="EN-SG" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Vicarious
Liability <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-SG" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG">A cause of action may arise against an employer for a tort committed
by his or her employee against you. You may advance this cause of action by
establishing vicarious liability on the part of the employer. To establish
vicarious liability, you, through your <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/areas-of-practice/personal-injury-law/"><span style="text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">personal injury lawyer</span></a>
</b>must show all of the following:</span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-SG">(1)<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-SG">The person you are suing (i.e.
the defendant) and the tortfeasor (i.e. the person who inflicted harm on you) share
an employer-employee relationship, or share a relationship akin to that of an
employer-employee relationship. However, tortious acts of independent
contractors or contractors who are seconded to person(s) on a short-termed
basis will not result in vicarious liability on the part of such person(s).</span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-SG">(2)<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-SG">There is negligence or
liability on the part of the employee.</span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-SG">(3)<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-SG">There is a connection between
the tort and the employee. The act of the employee must be so closely connected
to the employment that it is fair and just to hold employers vicariously
liable.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG">You may be uncertain if you have a legitimate cause of
action against someone for vicarious liability. Hence, you may wish to seek
legal advice from a <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/areas-of-practice/personal-injury-law/"><span style="text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">personal injury lawyer in
Singapore.</span></a></b></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG">At Gloria James-Civetta & Co, <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/areas-of-practice/personal-injury-law/"><span style="text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">personal injury / accident
lawyers</span></a></b> can help put you at ease. Should you have any queries or
should like to seek legal representation through our <b><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/areas-of-practice/personal-injury-law/"><span style="text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">personal injury lawyers</span></a></b>,
kindly contact us at 6337 0469 or email us at </span><b><a href="mailto:consult@gjclaw.com.sg" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: left;">consult@gjclaw.com.sg</a><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: left;">.</span></b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134181010317057607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606680694885858504.post-63308956386628523682015-06-09T22:24:00.000-07:002015-06-09T22:24:46.957-07:00As an expatriate in Singapore, what should I take note of in dealing with a divorce?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span lang="EN-SG" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Will the Singapore Courts
side with my spouse who is a citizen?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">The Singapore Courts is fair
and just and they will determine the </span><span lang="EN-SG"><a href="http://www.singaporedivorcelawyer.com.sg/"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="color: orange;">ancillary issues of divorce</span></span></a></span><span lang="EN-SG" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> by considering
the welfare of the child of the marriage as the upmost priority. There is no
such thing as siding with your spouse who is a citizen. In fact, there are many
local social welfare agencies that offer help to expatriates in Singapore. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-SG" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">How should I choose a lawyer
to represent me for my divorce in Singapore?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">It is advisable to consult a
</span><span lang="EN-SG"><a href="http://www.singaporedivorcelawyer.com.sg/"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="color: orange;">law firm with an expertise in
international divorce</span></span></a></span><span lang="EN-SG" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">. They should also have many </span><span lang="EN-SG"><a href="http://www.singaporedivorcelawyer.com.sg/"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="color: orange;">divorce lawyers with
experience</span></span></a></span><span lang="EN-SG" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> in international divorces. Local divorce lawyers
may be unable to protect your interests fully as they may be unfamiliar with
the laws in other countries compared to an experience divorce lawyer.
International divorce can be complicated with the conflict of laws. Hiring an
experienced </span><span lang="EN-SG"><a href="http://www.singaporedivorcelawyer.com.sg/expat-divorce/"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="color: orange;">international matrimonial lawyer</span></span></a></span><span lang="EN-SG" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> may be able to
reduce unnecessary procedures and hence reduce the costs of legal fees. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Co</span></span></i></strong></a></span><em><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt;">, we offer a </span></em><span lang="EN-SG"><a href="http://www.singaporedivorcelawyer.com.sg/our-commitment/"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt;"><span style="color: orange;">free 20-minute
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assess whether you meet the requirements to file for
divorce in Singapore. Kindly contact us on </span></em><strong><i><span style="font-family: Times, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;">63370469</span></span></i></strong><em><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt;"> or </span></em><span lang="EN-SG"><a href="mailto:consult@gjclaw.com.sg" target="_blank" title="contact us"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt;"><span style="color: orange;">email
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134181010317057607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606680694885858504.post-71147307568526778612015-06-04T02:18:00.002-07:002015-06-04T02:18:43.346-07:00Singapore Will Writing services<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Why make a will?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">A will or testament is a legal declaration made by a person on how his/her
property should be divided upon their demise. An individual may dispose of both
real and personal property in his will. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">A will allows an individual to distribute his/her property to be
distributed according to their wishes. It is used also to safeguard a person’s
right to select an individual to serve as guardian to raise his young children upon
their death. If an individual passes away in Singapore without a will, his or
her estate may be distributed to people to whom he never intended to leave
anything to. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Why should you employ a Singapore </span></b><span lang="EN-SG"><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/areas-of-practice/wills-estate-matters/"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="color: orange;">Wills Lawyer</span></span></b></a></span><b><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> to construct your will?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">When making your own will, there is an inherent risk that a self-made
will may be ineffective or invalid due to irregularities and absence of clauses.
This may well result in the will being contested in the future. To ensure that
your will is effective and passes on your wishes, you should seek the </span><span lang="EN-SG"><a href="http://www.gjclaw.com.sg/areas-of-practice/wills-estate-matters/"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><b><span style="color: orange;">services of a Singapore Will Lawyer</span></b></span></a></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> who can aid in drafting your will in accordance to the requirements of
the law. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">When should one review his will?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">-When a personthat is named in the will changes their name by deed pol<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">- When a beneficiary dies<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">- When you sell or part with any property or assets mentioned in the
Will.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">-If an executor becomes incapable of carrying out his/her duties owing
to ill-health or upon their death <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you acquire or inherit property.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">-When one marries or remarry. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Why make a will?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">A will or
testament is a legal declaration made by an individual on how his or her
property should be divided upon his or her death. An individual may dispose of
both real and personal property in his will. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">If a person living
passes away without leaving a will, or if the will is declared to be invalid,
the person is said to have died intestate and the properties of the individual
will be distributed according to the laws of Intestacy of Singapore. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">A will allows
an individual to decide how exactly to distribute his property to his desired
beneficiaries. It also helps to safeguard a person’s right to select an
individual to serve as guardian to raise his young children in the event of his
death. If an individual dies in Singapore intestate, his or her estate may be distributed
to people to whom he does not intend to give anything. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Why should you employ a Singapore Civil Lawyer to
construct your will?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><br /></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">When making a
will, there is an inherent risk that a self-made will may be ineffective or
invalid due to an irregularity in the formality of the will. This may result in
the will being contested in the future. To avoid such a situation, it would be
prudent to consult a civil lawyer who can aid in drafting your will in
accordance to the requirements of the law. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">When should
one review his will?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">-When one
changes his name or anyone in the will changes his name.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">-If a
beneficiary dies<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">-If you sell
or part with any property mentioned in the Will.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">-If a trustee
becomes incapable of carrying out his duties owing to ill-health.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">-If there is
any significant change in circumstances, for example when you acquire property
in your will.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">-When one
marries or remarry.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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