Document background
The Beneficiary Affidavit is a crucial document in Singapore's probate and estate administration process, used when individuals need to formally establish their right to receive assets from a deceased person's estate, trust, or other distributions. This sworn statement is particularly important in cases involving intestate succession, contested wills, or when additional proof of beneficiary status is required by financial institutions or authorities. The document must comply with Singapore's legal requirements, including proper execution before a Commissioner for Oaths, and typically requires supporting documentation such as identification papers, relationship proof, and other relevant evidence. It serves as a protective measure for estate administrators and asset holders while providing a standardized method for beneficiaries to assert their claims.
