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[2-GC] Wills & Estate Distribution: A Practical Guide for Muslims and Non-Muslims (WSD) - 28 Oct, AM Date/Time: 28 October 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am via Zoom Generic Competency: Sense Making 2 CPD training hours awarded Not Eligible for UTAP funding Registration will close at 1:00 PM, one day prior to the course date. The confirmation email and Zoom link will be sent to registered participants by 6:00 PM on the same day that registration closes. Course Fee SEAA Member: $40 Non-Member: $60 Note:For SIEA members, please login to your account to enjoy member rate. UserID is your CEA registration number Course Fee: $ 60.00 Show More Wills & Estate Distribution: A Practical Guide for Muslims and Non-Muslims (WSD) Generic Competencies Category: Critical Core Skills under Sense Making (2 CPD training hours awarded, subject to KEO’s approval) Course Duration: 2 hours Funding available: Not Eligible for UTAP funding Course Synopsis: A Will is a cornerstone of estate planning that enables individuals to determine how their assets will be distributed after death. This course provides an overview of the legal principles governing Wills in Singapore and examines the key differences between testate and intestate succession for both Muslims and non-Muslims. Participants will explore the operation of Faraid, the Intestate Succession Act, CPF and insurance nominations, property ownership arrangements, and other important estate planning considerations. Through practical examples and common scenarios, the course helps learners understand how a properly prepared Will can provide clarity, minimise disputes, and facilitate the efficient transfer of assets. Course Outline: By the end of the session, learners will be able to: – Understand the purpose and legal requirements of a valid Will in Singapore. Differentiate between testate and intestate succession. Explain the key differences between Muslim and non-Muslim estate distribution. Understand the application of Faraid and the Intestate Succession Act. Identify assets that may not be governed by a Will, including CPF and insurance nominations. Understand how property ownership structures affect estate distribution. Recognise the role of Wills within a broader estate planning framework. ABOUT THE TRAINER Mr Mohammed Shakirin Shakirin is an Advocate & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore and the Managing Director of Adel Law LLC. His areas of practice include conveyancing, property law, commercial and civil disputes, family law, criminal matters, and corporate advisory work. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from the National University of Singapore, a Master of Science in Economic History from the London School of Economics, and a First Class Honours degree in Economics from the University of London. Prior to legal practice, Shakirin taught undergraduate students in Singapore. Combining legal expertise with teaching experience, he is known for presenting complex legal concepts in a practical, clear, and engaging manner, enabling learners to apply legal principles confidently in real-world situations. Select

[2-GC] Wills & Estate Distribution: A Practical Guide for Muslims and Non-Muslims (WSD) - 28 Oct, AM

Date/Time: 28 October 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am via Zoom

Generic Competency: Sense Making
2 CPD training hours awarded

Not Eligible for UTAP funding

Registration will close at 1:00 PM, one day prior to the course date. The confirmation email and Zoom link will be sent to registered participants by 6:00 PM on the same day that registration closes.

Course Fee

SEAA Member: $40
Non-Member: $60

Note:For SIEA members, please login to your account to enjoy member rate. UserID is your CEA registration number

Course Fee: $ 60.00

Wills & Estate Distribution: A Practical Guide for Muslims and Non-Muslims (WSD)

Generic Competencies Category: Critical Core Skills under Sense Making (2 CPD training hours awarded, subject to KEO’s approval)

Course Duration: 2 hours

Funding available: Not Eligible for UTAP funding

Course Synopsis:

A Will is a cornerstone of estate planning that enables individuals to determine how their assets will be distributed after death. This course provides an overview of the legal principles governing Wills in Singapore and examines the key differences between testate and intestate succession for both Muslims and non-Muslims.

Participants will explore the operation of Faraid, the Intestate Succession Act, CPF and insurance nominations, property ownership arrangements, and other important estate planning considerations. Through practical examples and common scenarios, the course helps learners understand how a properly prepared Will can provide clarity, minimise disputes, and facilitate the efficient transfer of assets.

Course Outline:

By the end of the session, learners will be able to: –

Understand the purpose and legal requirements of a valid Will in Singapore.
Differentiate between testate and intestate succession.
Explain the key differences between Muslim and non-Muslim estate distribution.
Understand the application of Faraid and the Intestate Succession Act.
Identify assets that may not be governed by a Will, including CPF and insurance nominations.
Understand how property ownership structures affect estate distribution.
Recognise the role of Wills within a broader estate planning framework.

ABOUT THE TRAINER

Mr Mohammed Shakirin

Shakirin is an Advocate & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore and the Managing Director of Adel Law LLC. His areas of practice include conveyancing, property law, commercial and civil disputes, family law, criminal matters, and corporate advisory work.

He holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from the National University of Singapore, a Master of Science in Economic History from the London School of Economics, and a First Class Honours degree in Economics from the University of London.

Prior to legal practice, Shakirin taught undergraduate students in Singapore. Combining legal expertise with teaching experience, he is known for presenting complex legal concepts in a practical, clear, and engaging manner, enabling learners to apply legal principles confidently in real-world situations.

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