The Public Trustee's Office assists to administer the Deceased's assets (which means the Deceased’s moneys, property, and assets) and distributes them to the beneficiary in accordance with the intestacy law.

This service is for families who need help managing a Deceased's estate where the total value is $50,000 or less.

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Administration fees

The Public Trustee's Office charges fees to administer a Deceased’s estate.

Fee examples

Example 1: Estate worth $3,000

• Fee: $3,000 × 6.50% = $195

• Beneficiary receives: $3,000 - $195 = $2,805

Example 2: Estate worth $10,000

• First $5,000: $5,000 × 6.50% = $325

• Next $2,000: $2,000 × 6.00% = $120

• Next $3,000: $3,000 × 4.25% = $127.50

• Total fee: $572.50

• Beneficiary receives: $10,000 - $572.50 = $9,427.50

Important fee information

• Minimum fee: $15 (even for very small estates)

• GST included: All fees already include GST

• Cannot be waived: Fees are set by law and cannot be waived

• Deducted automatically: Fees are collected from the estate moneys before distribution. For transfer of assets, the fees are collected before any transfer of the asset

What to do next

To apply for estate administration: 

• Visit our e-Services at https://go.gov.sg/pto

• Click on “Deceased’s estate other than un-nominated CPF moneys / Baby Bonus / Edusave / PSEA”

• Log in with your Singpass

Need help with the steps? Download the step-by-step guide.

If you need help

Contact the Public Trustee's Office:

• Phone: 1800 225 5529 (airtime charges may apply for mobile calls)

• Online enquiry: Contact Us @ OneMinLaw  at https://go.gov.sg/contactminlaw

[Note] Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM