Will Preparation

Ask for review if you have minor children, overseas assets, business ownership, Muslim inheritance considerations or family dispute risk.

Yes. Muslims can make a Wasiat (Muslim will), which works alongside Faraid, the Islamic inheritance rules. A Wasiat generally allows you to leave up to one-third of your estate to people or organisations outside your Faraid beneficiaries and appoint an executor.

Our free will maker and blank template are for non-Muslim Singapore wills and are not suitable for preparing a Wasiat. Choose professional service and review in our enquiry form to discuss support from someone qualified in Muslim estate planning. We’ll confirm availability, scope and any fees before you commit.

Read MUIS guidance on WasiatEnquire about professional support

Yes. You can prepare a simple draft without paying. Professional review, signing support and storage are optional paid services.

For a straightforward, non-Muslim Singapore will, these are the people to plan for. You and your two witnesses sign the will; beneficiaries and the executor do not need to attend or sign simply because they are named.

• You, the will-maker Decide your wishes and sign voluntarily.
• Your beneficiaries Name who should inherit and what each should receive.
• Your executor Choose someone to carry out your wishes. A backup is recommended.
• Two eligible witnesses Both witness your signing together and sign in your presence. Avoid beneficiaries and their spouses.
• A guardian, if relevant If you have minor children, consider whom to appoint and seek advice.

You need enough information to clearly identify yourself and the people named in your will. Use full legal names and accurate details about their relationship to you. The Wills Act does not make including NRIC numbers a condition of signing a valid will; proper signing and witnessing are still essential.

A lawyer may ask for NRIC or passport details to verify identities or avoid confusion between people with similar names. Before signing, check whether the details in your draft identify everyone clearly and ask for professional advice if you are unsure.

You do not need to enter NRIC or passport numbers into the Timeliss free will maker. Please keep them out of the intake and free-text fields. If a professional needs identification documents later, ask why they are needed and how to provide them securely.

Read the Singapore Wills Act

Before signing: ask your chosen executor whether they are willing to act, confirm their details and discuss your wishes. They do not have to approve or sign the will just because you appoint them. Consider naming a backup if they cannot act later.

After signing, during your lifetime: tell them where the signed original is kept and let them know if you replace it. You remain in control of your affairs; being named executor does not give them authority to manage your money or make decisions for you while you are alive.

After your passing: the executor locates the will, identifies your assets and liabilities, and applies for a Grant of Probate where needed. They administer the estate, pay its debts and expenses, distribute what remains according to your will and keep records. They can obtain professional help with these duties.

Read the Singapore Courts’ guide to probate

A Singapore will normally needs to be signed in the presence of two eligible witnesses who are present at the same time. The guided process explains the signing steps, but you remain responsible for completing them correctly.

A beneficiary, or the spouse of a beneficiary, should not witness the will because the gift to that beneficiary may fail. Choose independent adult witnesses.

• Beneficiary or their spouse
• Independent adult witnesses

Keep these roles separate. Arrange two eligible witnesses.

Yes. Life events such as marriage, divorce, a new child or a major asset change are good reasons to review it. A replacement will must be completed with the proper formalities.

• Marriage
• Divorce
• A new child
• Major asset changes

Keep the original somewhere secure and make sure your executor knows how to find it. Timeliss can help organise storage details and review details.