For an estate that is ≤ $50,000, the Public Trustee will be able to administer if:

a) There is no pending applications for Letter of Administration or Grant of Probate; 

b) The estate does not exceed $50,000 in value;  

c) The estate does not have any outstanding debts or liabilities; 

d) The deceased does not own a commercial vehicle or a vehicle with an outstanding loan; 

e) The deceased does not hold a Trust bank account with a minor; 

f)  The deceased does not own an insurance policy that falls under S73 of the Conveyancing and Law of Property Act 1886; 

g) The deceased does not have shares or other interests in unlisted companies (Foreign or Local); 

h) There are no conflicting claims to the estate or disputes among beneficiaries; 

i) The deceased is not a partner, sole proprietor or had interests in firms or other business; 

j) The deceased is not the sole lessee (owner) of a HDB flat and there are no minor interests; and 

k) There are no pending law suits which involve the deceased.