Wills, inheritance

With no heirs, German tycoon Kuehne’s foundation gets his $62b fortune

German billionaire Klaus-Michael Kuehne married relatively late and had no children.

Elderly woman couldn’t take over late son’s HDB flat due to his sham marriage

The woman had to go to the High Court to declare her late son’s sham marriage void so that she could take over his flat

Four heirs of Indonesia’s richest family inherit $3.75 billion each

The late Michael Bambang Hartono’s 49 per cent stake in Dwimuria has been split equally among his four heirs, according to a government filing.

Parents put their kids as co-owners of overseas property to reduce future inheritance tax

Inheritance tax in some countries can reach 55 per cent, but joint ownership limits tax to the inherited share.

A daughter evicted, a wealthy family divided: The 10-lawsuit saga in Singapore

If parents ensure all their kids are aware of the legacy plans, there will be fewer opportunities for trouble later.

How to stop ‘troublemakers’ from suing for family inheritance and winning

If you have identified certain troublemakers and you do not wish any of them to get their hands on your assets, you can state so clearly in your will.

Why making CPF LIFE part of your retirement plan can pay for most expenses

CPF LIFE is a solid back-up plan that can give your overall investment portfolio a boost due to its stable payouts.

When a family couldn’t find and distribute assets of $150m inheritance for over a decade

No one person in the family has a clue about the complete list of assets, which include properties, stocks and cash in Singapore and overseas.

3 tips that can stop your family from fighting over your money

Many people make poor decisions on their own assets and this resulted in numerous court disputes.

In a life propped by privilege, it’s best to pay it forward

One meaningful inheritance we can bestow is to teach our children to use their advantages as tools to help others.

E-paper

Newsletters

Podcasts

RSS Feed

About Us

Terms & Conditions

Personal Data Protection Notice

Need help? Reach us here.

Advertise with us

MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.