FAQs
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What is a Trust?

A Trust is a legal arrangement where the creator of the trust called the Settlor entrusts and transfers legal ownership of the assets to another person called the "trustee" under a Trust teed. The Trustee then acts for the benefit of the named beneficiaries in the Trust deed for a specified period of time.


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Who is a Trustee?

Trustee can be a trust corporation or a person chosen by the settlor to carry out the instructions as contained in the trust. As a Trustee, he has a fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of the beneficiaries.

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Can illegitimate children be the beneficiary?

Yes, anyone can be the beneficiary.

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Does a trust deed need to be stamped?

No, unless the instrument itself is the document evidencing the transfer of land or shares.

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How many witnesses are required during the attestation of the Trust instrument?

Only one witness is required to be part of the process of execution.

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How long can a Trust last?

Section 32 Civil Law Act (Cap. 43) - the trust can last for up to 100 years.

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Is the trust arrangement subject to the application of Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration?

No, the Trust settlement is effective once it is executed by the settlor and the Trustee unlike a Will.

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What type of assets can be used to fund the set up of a trust?

All sorts of assets legally belong to the Settlor save and except those under joint tenancy of which written consent must be obtained from the joint owner.

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Can I make revoke/amend the Trust?

You can revoke/ amend it as long as it is a Revocable Trust.

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What happens if the beneficiary under the Trust predeceases me?

Interests of such deceased Beneficiary can be dealt with accordingly under the terms of the Trust.

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