FAQs

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How many years of experience does SimplyWills have in writing Wills?

SimplyWills was founded in 2006. We have been in the business for more than 18 years.

To date, we have written more than 35,000 Wills.

What is the difference between going through a Lawyer, and going through SimplyWills?

There is no different in going through a lawyer/or SimplyWills, because we follow the same law when comes to Will Writing.

On the other hand, SimplyWills specializes in Will Writing. We write more Wills than any law firms in Singapore.

In a worst case scenario, what if SimplyWills no longer around? Is my Will written by the company still valid?

Our Will follows the requirements of the law. It will remain Valid regardless whether the company is around or not.

You can take the Will to any probate lawyer to apply for Grant of Probate.

How do SimplyWills ensure the information submitted in the portal and submitted via “Fact Finder” are kept Private & Confidential (P&C)?
Is there something like a Non-Disclosure Agreement from the company?

SimplyWills follows Non-Disclosure practice strictly, a copy of the Privacy Policy is available in our website.

https://www.simplywills.com.sg/privacy-policy/

Will Writing And Related Matters

I heard I can write my own Will?

Yes, as an individual you can write your Will.

However Will is a legal document, we recommend you to engage a Professional to write the document.

I had my Will done. Do my family still need to go through a lawyer if I die?

It depends on whether you have any assets that is frozen that needs Grant of Probate.

If yes, there are 2 options your executor can apply the Grant of Probate on his own , or the executor can use the service of any law firm.

If my existing Will needs to make amendments, is it free?

There will be a fee involved.

But if you are our existing customers, we offer a 50% discount on the Will writing fee.

What do you mean by Husband & wife Mirror Will? If the couple have different clause/s, is it still considered “Mirror Wills”?

Usually, Husband and Wife have the same Will’s instruction. Per said, we still allows slight differences.

With this, if both make their Will in same session, they will be entitled 10% discount.

If each has a separate time slot, is it still considered a mirror Wills?

Afraid not.

If my brother and sister make to their Will together at same time slot, will they still be entitled the 10% discount?
(in event 2 or more person (not husband & wife) making Will in same session)

Afraid not, the 10% discount is only applicable for husband & wife, making Will in same session.

Is Schedule of Assets (SOA) required, after a Will?

Absolutely. It is an important document during the application of court order.

Without SOA, your loved ones will face difficulties in ascertaining the assets you have left behind.

How many years of experience on average does each Will Writer have?

The experience of Our Will Writers range from 6 years to 23 years.

Collectively, SimplyWills’ Will Writers have written more than 35,000 Wills.

Safekeeping And Related Matters

What is the assurance the company will still be around for the Lifetime Safekeeping service?

SimplyWills has been in the business for more than 18 years. In the unlikely event, SimplyWills will activate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to return the original wills.

The “Free Review of Will” every 5 years is done by SimplyWills right? How does it work?

SimplyWills will notify the clients to schedule the review.

If a client wants to review the Will, before the 5 years? How does it work?

Client can always call SimplyWills to initiate the review,if situation arises.

What happens to my Will with SimplyWills, if the company decides to close down/ exit business?
What are the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in place?
Will there be a refund if the company discontinued its Safekeeping service?

SimplyWills has been in the business for more than 18 years. In the unlikely event, SimplyWills will activate a Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to return the original wills.

We are afraid there is no refund, if the company discontinued its Safekeeping service.

Professional Executor/ Trustee

What is I appointed a Professional Executor in my Will. And SimplyWills decided to wind up?

The appointment of the Professional Executor is not affected by the status of the company as it is in their personal capacity.

And there are minimum 2 Professional Executor in the Will.

I have appointed Professional Executor in my Will. What happens if the Executor dies before me?

Currently our arrangement for Professional Executorship comes with minimum 2 Executors.

In the unlikely event, if all the Executors predeceased the client,SimplyWills will inform the clients and update theirs’ Wills at no cost.

Who is Philip Trustee? Are they reliable?
Can a Trust company close down? If Yes, what happens to my Will if I appointed them in my Will?

Philip Trustee is part of Philip securities.

All trust companies in Singapore are regulated and licensed by MAS.

If a trust company have to close down, they have to follow a procedures regulated and approved by MAS.

Even you have appointed a Corporate Trustee, the Will is kept by SimplyWills.

Certified Will Planner (CWP) Course

Is the CWP course eligible for Skillfuture claim?

Afraid not. The CWP course is not eligible for Skillfuture claim.

Is there any annual fee to maintain the planner role, after completing the CWP course?

Afraid not. There is no annual fee, after completing the CWP course.

Will there be an expiry on the validity or any minimum number of Wills required/ per year to maintain the planner status?

There is no expiry date the validity of the CWP.

When an existing CWP wants to go for a refresher course, any fee?

The refresher course fee is 50% of prevailing CWP course fee (subject to GST)

Any min qualification to attend the CWP course?

There is no minimum requirement to attend the CWP course.

Legal Matters

Is there a timeframe to apply the court orders?

According to the Probate and Administration Act. Application should commence within 6 months from the date of the passing of the deceased.