Leading Probate and Administration Lawyers & Firms by Reported Cases — Singapore

21 reported cases · March 2023 to April 2026

Updated

What did Singapore courts decide in Probate and Administration?

Singapore courts issued 21 reported Probate and Administration judgments between 2023–2026, most in SGHC (9), of the 7 with a parseable operative disposition, the most common was Application dismissed (2), the median monetary award recorded was $2,400,000. This is a descriptive summary of what the courts recorded in reported decisions, not legal advice.

Reported cases 21 (2023–2026)
By year 2026 (1) · 2025 (7) · 2024 (4) · 2023 (9)
By court SGHC (9) · SGHCF (8) · SGHC(A) (2) · SGHCR (2)
Outcomes (7 parseable) Application dismissed (2) · Claim dismissed (2) · Appeal allowed in part (1) · Application allowed (1) · Application granted (1)
Median monetary award $2,400,000 (across 1 award)
Most active firms LVM Law Chambers LLC (2) · Salem Ibrahim LLC (2) · WNLEX LLC (2) · A.Ang, Seah & Hoe (1) · BR Law Corporation (1)

Compiled from 21 reported Probate and Administration judgments published on eLitigation. Counts and figures are derived from the judgments themselves; the Attorney-General's Chambers is excluded from the counsel and firm counts as the public prosecutor.

Outcome data updated

Across 21 reported Probate and Administration judgments in Singapore courts (March 2023 to April 2026), WongPartnership LLP is the most active firm by reported case count (3 cases), Ong Xin Ying Samantha is the most active lawyer (2 case appearances). This ranks named firms and lawyers by how often they appear in reported decisions — a descriptive count of activity, not an assessment of quality or standing.

Overview

Probate and Administration appears in 21 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026). The most common sub-topics are Administration of assets (3), Grant of probate — Revocation (2) and Executors (2). The most active judge by reported case count is Kwek Mean Luck (3 cases) and the most active firm is WongPartnership LLP (3 cases).

Which law firms handle the most Probate and Administration cases in Singapore?

WongPartnership LLP leads in Probate and Administration with 3 cases between March 2023 and April 2026, followed by TSMP Law Corporation (3 cases) and WNLEX LLC (2 cases). 32 firms appeared in Probate and Administration cases during this period.

Who are the leading Probate and Administration lawyers in Singapore?

Ong Xin Ying Samantha is the most active Probate and Administration lawyer in Singapore with 2 case appearances between March 2023 and April 2026, followed by Lee Sien Liang Joseph (2) and Chan Junhao Justin (2).

Which judges handle the most Probate and Administration cases in Singapore?

Kwek Mean Luck has handled 3 Probate and Administration cases between March 2023 and April 2026, the most of any Singapore judge. Mavis Chionh Sze Chyi (3 cases) and Goh Yihan (3 cases) are also among the most active.

How many Probate and Administration cases are reported in Singapore courts?

21 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026) involve Probate and Administration, most often decided by Kwek Mean Luck.

What are the main sub-topics in Singapore Probate and Administration cases?

The main sub-topics are Administration of assets (3), Grant of probate — Revocation (2) and Executors (2).

Case Volume by Year

9
23
4
24
7
25
1
26
2023–2026

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

Personal representatives — Liabilities 1 case

Administration of assets — Getting in and investing properly 1 case

Special and limited grants of administration — Administration 1 case

Personal representatives — Standing 1 case

Distribution of assets — Charitable gifts 1 case

Foreign domicile grants — Resealing 1 case

Foreign domicile grants — Caveat 1 case

Grant of letters of administration — Effect 1 case

Grant of letters of administration — Effect of reseal of foreign grant on caveats 1 case

Grant of letters of administration — Power of court to reseal foreign grant of letters of administration 1 case

Key Statutes

Probate and Administration Act
cited in 7 cases
cited in 4 cases
Trustees Act (Cap 337)
cited in 3 cases
cited in 2 cases
cited in 2 cases
cited in 2 cases
Intestate Succession Act
cited in 2 cases
Malaysia Probate and Administration Act
cited in 1 case
Malaysia Courts of Judicature Act
cited in 1 case
cited in 1 case
cited in 1 case
Family Justice Act
cited in 1 case
cited in 1 case
Central Provident Fund Act
cited in 1 case
Public Trustee Act
cited in 1 case

Court Distribution

Cases

[2026] SGHC 71
YAP SIU CHENG V YAP SUI CHENG WENDY & ANOR
2 April 2026
SGHC
[2025] SGHC 246
NG CHEE TIAN & ANOR v NG CHEE PONG & 2 ORS
5 December 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHCF 65
XVI v XVJ & Anor
27 November 2025
SGHCF
[2025] SGHCF 56
XLX v XLZ & Anor
25 September 2025
SGHCF
[2025] SGHCF 43
XGP
16 July 2025
SGHCF
[2025] SGHCR 19
Chern Chye Keow & Anor v Roger Peter Ponniah, Administrator of the Estate of John Danaraj Ponniah, deceased
1 July 2025
SGHCR
[2025] SGHC 112
Cheng Tze Tzuen v Dang Lan Anh
1 July 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHCF 24
WPA v WPB & 3 Ors
17 April 2025
SGHCF
[2024] SGHCF 30
XBW v XBX & Anor
30 August 2024
SGHCF
[2024] SGHC(A) 4
YONG KIN SEN (administrator of the Estate of Loke Siew Kee, deceased) v GABRIEL PRIEZTIANO LOKE JIAN XUN
31 January 2024
SGHC(A)
[2024] SGHC 22
EUGENE PHOA v OEY LIANG HO & 7 Ors
29 January 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC 16
EUGENE PHOA v OEY LIANG HO & 7 Ors
23 January 2024
SGHC
[2023] SGHCF 52
MUSTAQ AHMAD @ MUSHTAQ AHMAD S/O MUSTAFA v PROVIDENTIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT LTD & 6 Ors
30 November 2023
SGHCF
[2023] SGHCF 53
MUSTAQ AHMAD @ MUSHTAQ AHMAD S/O MUSTAFA v PROVIDENTIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT LTD & 6 Ors
30 November 2023
SGHCF
[2023] SGHC 336
DFS v NUHS Fund Limited
28 November 2023
SGHC
[2023] SGHC(A) 35
WKR v WKQ
27 October 2023
SGHC(A)
[2023] SGHC 268
TAN SIEW KHENG v The Personal Representative of TAN SIEW HIANG (deceased)
25 September 2023
SGHC
[2023] SGHCR 10
CHYE HWA LUAN & 2 Ors v DO ALLYN T
31 July 2023
SGHCR
[2023] SGHC 176
HOIE KOK HING v HOIE TIP FONG
22 June 2023
SGHC
[2023] SGHC 107
CHEN XIAOQI & Anor v CHEN FANGQI & Anor
21 April 2023
SGHC
[2023] SGHCF 12
In the Matter of an Application by WKQ and another matter
8 March 2023
SGHCF

Methodology & disclaimer

Firms and lawyers are ranked by the number of reported Supreme Court judgments they appear in, published on eLitigation. Counts reflect appearances in reported decisions only — unreported matters, settlements, and advisory work are not included. This is a descriptive count of activity by reported case volume, not an assessment of quality or standing, and not an endorsement or recommendation of any firm or lawyer. It is information, not legal advice.