Where can I find more information on the Public Trustee?
Please refer to the Public Trustee's website.
Submission of supporting bank documents
For bank documents to the Public Trustee's Office, please submit them via the eService (select "Submission of Bank Account / PayNow Details").
For all other documents, you may submit them via the online e-Services (select 'Submission of Supporting Documents') or mail the documents to the following address:Public Trustee's Office45 Maxwell Road#07-11 The URA Centre (East Wing)Singapore 069118What is considered as unclaimed funds
Upon the conclusion of the administration of the estate of a deceased, if there are monies in the hands of the Public Trustee which cannot be disposed of by distribution in accordance with the law, the Public Trustee shall credit those funds to Unclaimed Funds. These funds shall be kept in the account for 7 years and if the monies remain unclaimed at the expiration, the funds together with any interest earned shall be paid into the Consolidated Funds. If any claim is made to the satisfactory of the Public Trustee, the amount shall be paid to the claimant without the interest from the Consolidated Funds.
What is presumption of death
Presumption of death is where a person is assumed to be dead under the law when the person is absent for seven years and the petitioner has no reason to believe that the person is living.
Is there a deadline to claim the monies left by a deceased person?
There is no time limit as to when a beneficiary should claim the monies left behind by a deceased person from the Public Trustee.
The unclaimed monies will be kept by the Public Trustee with no interest given.
What is power of attorney
Power of attorney is a legal document by which one person is empowered to manage the assets and financial affairs of a live person. The appointment must be made when the person is of sound mind. The attorney must sign an acceptance of the appointment. The attorney is not entitled to exercise his powers for his own benefit. A power of attorney ceases when the donor dies. The executor named in the will will take over the responsibilities of the estates.
Examples of power of attorney:
General power of attorney
A general power of attorney continues to function only when the donor is of sound mind. This is useful if one is going overseas for an extended period of time.
Enduring power of attorney
An enduring power of attorney continues to operate even if one become of unsound mind due to disability or illness. This allows the attorney to continue managing the affairs even though one is unable to make rational decisions.
Sleeping power of attorneyThe attorney may be appointed but the time for him to act might be delayed. The attorney may act on written request either immediately or at later date.
Substitute power of attorney
To safe assets in the event that the attorney passed away or is made a bankrupt, it is wise to consider the appointment of a substitute. The substitute will then be able to take over.
What is oath?
An oath is to swear by the truth; to have made a solemn promise to tell the truth.
Contact Public Trustee.
Please contact us via our online enquiry form at https://go.gov.sg/contactminlaw or call us at 1800 225 5529.What are the required documents to claim my trust money in Singapore?
If you are living in Singapore In order for us to pay the monies to you electronically, please send us by post or our e-Services (Submission of Supporting Documents), a clear copy of:
- your identity card (front and back); and
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front page of the bank passbook or bank statement. For a payment request to a third party bank account, both the beneficiary and the account holder(s) must execute the appropriate indemnity form (Form 15), which is available for download at our website. For other non-electronic modes of payment, the beneficiaries will have to bear all the charges imposed by the bank(s) which will be deducted directly from the inheritance.
Please indicate our case reference number on your documents.
Is the deceased going through separation with his spouse considered as next of Kin?
Without the Decree Nisi Absolute / Final Judgment, a lawful spouse remains a next of kin of the Deceased.
Is a creditor to a debtor on DRS to negotiate an instalment plan with the OA on debtor's repayment?
The Official Assignee does not negotiate with the creditors, but rather will propose a viable instalment amount over a period of 5 years based on the debtor's income and liabilities in order to balance the interest of both debtor and creditor.what is the meaning of vested
Confer power of authority upon someone
Motor Accident Compensation case refer to the Public Trustee if the relevant amount is below $5,000?
If the relevant amount does not exceed $5,000, there is no need to refer the Motor Accident Compensation case to the Public Trustee.When will the money be paid to me?
As a general rule, we will distribute the money within 4 weeks from the date of receipt of the full set of documentation from the beneficiaries or the date of receipt of the deceased’s monies, whichever is later.What do you mean by representation
One person is said to represent another when he acts in his place. Thus, an agent represents his principal, and an executor represents his testator.