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How do I contact the Public Trustee on the administration of a deceased person's estate?
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You can contact us at
The Public Trustee
The URA Centre,
East Wing,
45 Maxwell Road, #06-11,
Singapore 069118
Tel : 1800-3251483
Fax: (+65) 6224 2858
Email: ipto_enquiry@ipto.gov.sg
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How do I apply to the Public Trustee for assistance to administer a deceased person's estate?
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To make an application to the Public Trustee for assistance in the administration of a deceased person's estate, please submit the appropriate application forms online and send the Public Trustee copies of the supporting documents as listed in the application forms:
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How are the monies from a deceased person's estate that is administered by the Public Trustee distributed?
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The Public Trustee will distribute the monies from a deceased person's estate in accordance to the Intestate Succession Act for non-Muslims and the Inheritance Certificate from Syariah Court for Muslims.
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What services do the Public Trustee provide in the administration of a deceased person's estate?
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- Administration of Small Estates of Deceased Persons where the value of the estate does not exceed $50,000.
- Administration of CPF Monies of Deceased Persons who have not nominated any beneficiary or who have nominated beneficiaries who are below 18 years of age.
- Acting as Trustee of Monies for the benefit of Minor Beneficiaries from the administration of estates of Deceased Persons or CPF monies.
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What are the fees the Public Trustee charges in the administration of a deceased person's estate?
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The fees chargeable under the Public Trustee (Fees) Rules for the administration of assets other than CPF Monies are as follow:-
For the first $5,000 in the estate - 6.50%
For the next $2,000 - 6.00%
For the next $3,000 - 4.25%
For the next $10,000 - 2.75%
For subsequent amounts - 2.25%
These fees cannot be waived.
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