<Newly Published> The MCA establishes a framework for making decisions on behalf of individuals aged 21 and above who lack mental capacity, safeguarding their welfare and interests. Although modelled after its English counterpart, the MCA has since evolved through local developments to address Singapore’s unique societal and legal context. This book offers readers a practical and in-depth commentary on the MCA.

The judge said public policy requires the court to not permit the "spouse" of a sham marriage to inherit the other party’s assets.

This update takes a look at a rare, published judicial decision in Singapore regarding interim administration in XBW v XBX and another [2024] SGHCF 30. This decision is instructive on the criteria for a grant of letters of administration pending determination of a probate claim.