Singapore legislation

Section 50

of Probate and Administration Act 1934

Section 50

Security for creditors in Singapore

Amended by27/2014

(1)

Where the deceased has carried on business or resided in Singapore within 12 months of his death, the court may, on the application of a creditor of the deceased or otherwise, before a grant of probate or letters of administration is re-sealed, require adequate security to be given for the payment of debts due to creditors residing in Singapore.

Amended by27/2014

(2)

Any such creditor may give notice in writing to the registrar, requiring that he be notified of any application for the sealing of a grant of probate under this Part; and no such grant shall be sealed before the expiration of 7 days after service on such creditor of a notice in writing of an application for sealing.