Publication Type

News Article

Version

acceptedVersion

Publication Date

2-2026

Abstract

In a commentary, SMU Lee Kong Chian Professor of Law Tang Hang Wu and SMU Associate Dean (Undergraduate Curriculum and Teaching) and Associate Professor of Law Edward Ti highlighted that Singapore has digitalised almost everything around the will, but not the will itself. Prof Tang and Assoc Prof Ti noted that the current legislation insists that the will itself remains a paper ritual, which is not just an inconvenience but also risks Singapore’s competitiveness. They argued that Singapore should modernise without compromising on steps to prevent fraud and undue influence. They highlighted that the law should be modernised so that private players can offer platforms working with SingPass or an equivalent platform for the safe execution of wills.

Discipline

Asian Studies | Estates and Trusts | Technology and Innovation

Publication

Business Times (Singapore)

First Page

16

Last Page

16

ISSN

1733-8179

Publisher

Singapore Press Holdings

Additional URL

https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/there-no-one-size-fits-all-approach-sovereign-finance?login=true

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