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  • Co-Habitation and Intestate Succession: The Legal Implications

    Co-Habitation and Intestate Succession: The Legal Implications0

    By Nancy Thio and Boo Kok Chuon In recent years, co-habitation has emerged as an increasingly common relationship pattern, as individuals and couples move away from traditional norms of officially registered marriages. The recent revelation by Singaporean singer Kit Chan about her purported “marriage,” which was ceremonial but not officially registered, has sparked renewed discussions

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  • When a Million-Dollar Inheritance Dispute Reveals the Risks of Poorly Drafted Wills

    When a Million-Dollar Inheritance Dispute Reveals the Risks of Poorly Drafted Wills0

    By Nancy Thio and Boo Kok Chuon A poorly drafted will can lead to costly disputes, emotional stress for loved ones, and unintended outcomes for the estate. This became painfully evident in a recent case reported by The Straits Times titled “When a ‘mysterious’ new will is used to claim a million-dollar inheritance.” The case

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