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Wills, inheritance

When relatives couldn’t inherit $4m in their joint bank accounts with family patriarch

It was found that the man did not intend to give his money to his joint account holders; he had added their names solely for administrative purposes.
It was found that the man did not intend to give his money to his joint account holders; he had added their names solely for administrative purposes.

How families can avoid fighting over money in joint bank accounts

Opening joint bank accounts with relatives out of convenience can cause disputes if the money is meant for others as well.
Opening joint bank accounts with relatives out of convenience can cause disputes if the money is meant for others as well.

From a super-saver to embracing ‘die with zero’

The idea is to spend money, time and energy in a balanced way so that over your lifetime, as your time and energy run out, so does your money.
The idea is to spend money, time and energy in a balanced way so that over your lifetime, as your time and energy run out, so does your money.

Man’s will barred widow from his assets as their marriage was a sham

In his will, the elderly man stated that he did not wish to give his three-room HDB flat and other personal properties to his wife.
In his will, the elderly man stated that he did not wish to give his three-room HDB flat and other personal properties to his wife.

How to keep your wealth from going to the wrong people

Everyone should take the writing of their wills seriously if they want to see their hard-earned wealth going to the deserving beneficiaries.
Everyone should take the writing of their wills seriously if they want to see their hard-earned wealth going to the deserving beneficiaries.

In surprise twist, Armani’s will instructs heirs to gradually sell fashion brand or seek listing 

The will reportedly states heirs should sell an initial 15 per cent stake in the Italian fashion house within 18 months and later transfer an additional 30 per cent to 54.9 per cent stake to the same buyer between three and five years after Mr Giorgio Armani’s death.
The will reportedly states heirs should sell an initial 15 per cent stake in the Italian fashion house within 18 months and later transfer an additional 30 per cent to 54.9 per cent stake to the same buyer between three and five years after Mr Giorgio Armani’s death.

After Armani, what becomes of the fashion empire he built?

FILE PHOTO: Italian designer Giorgio Armani acknowledges applauses with Leo Dell'Orco and Gianluca Dell'Orco at the end of his Spring/Summer 2025 collection during Fashion Week in Milan, Italy, June 17, 2024. REUTERS/Alberto Maddaloni/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Italian designer Giorgio Armani acknowledges applauses with Leo Dell'Orco and Gianluca Dell'Orco at the end of his Spring/Summer 2025 collection during Fashion Week in Milan, Italy, June 17, 2024. REUTERS/Alberto Maddaloni/File Photo

How parents can prevent disputes over their properties

Many families could have avoided painful court tussles over their real estate if they have made the reason behind such purchases clear to everyone.
Many families could have avoided painful court tussles over their real estate if they have made the reason behind such purchases clear to everyone.

‘Wahaha Princess’ inheritance dispute reveals China’s uncommon prosperity

Kelly Zong, chief executive at one of China’s largest beverage empires, is embroiled in an inheritance dispute after the death of her father, Zong Qinghou.
Kelly Zong, chief executive at one of China’s largest beverage empires, is embroiled in an inheritance dispute after the death of her father, Zong Qinghou.

Wahaha heiress’ fight over inheritance with half-siblings sends succession warning

Kelly Zong’s delay in setting up trusts worth US$2.1 billion for her half-siblings has prompted them to file a lawsuit.
Kelly Zong’s delay in setting up trusts worth US$2.1 billion for her half-siblings has prompted them to file a lawsuit.

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