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bank account of expat dying in Singapore

Post by pghatty » 17th Feb, '12, 03:47

I need some assistance. I am an attorney in the United States who has a client who died in Singapore. He had an online bank account with DSB. I do not have his username or password to the account.

I am trying to get information about the account so I can transfer it back to his father in the states.

Will the bank provide me the information if I provide them with a death certificate and proof of probate in the United States? Any unusual laws that may get in the way?

I have not heard back from the bank after emailing them. Thank you for your assistance.

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Re: bank account of expat dying in Singapore

Post by expat yorkshire » 17th Feb, '12, 07:30

wow 419 spam

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Post by baloo » 17th Feb, '12, 07:46

Yeah, I let it through because it was the first forum based one we've seen I think. Bit of a milestone.
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Re: bank account of expat dying in Singapore

Post by Fat Bob » 17th Feb, '12, 08:03

If it is a real question, then why not (a) contact the bank directly or (b) engage a local solicitor to sort it out?

With 12-16 hour time differences, it is difficult, but only slightly so.
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Re: bank account of expat dying in Singapore

Post by Scrummy Mummy » 17th Feb, '12, 10:51

Please send me $10,000 and details of your bank account and I'll be happy to help.

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Re: bank account of expat dying in Singapore

Post by Morrolan » 17th Feb, '12, 14:13

is this one of Saddam Hussain's sons?

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Re: bank account of expat dying in Singapore

Post by baloo » 17th Feb, '12, 14:14

Was he living here too ?
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Re: bank account of expat dying in Singapore

Post by daffodil » 17th Feb, '12, 14:16

DSB? New bank ?
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Post by Morrolan » 17th Feb, '12, 14:21

baloo wrote:Was he living here too ?
probably in one of the storm drains...

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Re: bank account of expat dying in Singapore

Post by pghatty » 21st Feb, '12, 04:36

DSB is for Development Bank of Singapore. The account is with POSB which is part of DSB according to their website. I have tried their general email but have not received a response. Trying to get an actual person or the bank to repond.

I do not know how much is in the account. It could be $10 or $10,000. I am looking for a contact at the bank to assist me.

It was for an American citizen living in Singapore when he died.

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Re: bank account of expat dying in Singapore

Post by baloo » 21st Feb, '12, 09:29

If you're genuine you might get a better response if you get their name right. DBS
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Re: bank account of expat dying in Singapore

Post by daffodil » 21st Feb, '12, 10:01

DBS have 24 hour telephone banking enquiry services - why not give them a call?

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DBS Phone Banking and General Enquiries +65 6327 2265
DBS Phone Banking (Corporate) +65 6222 2200
POSB Phone Banking and General Enquiries+65 6339 6666
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Re: bank account of expat dying in Singapore

Post by JaniceM » 29th Jan, '13, 20:17

recommend you to consult a lawyer of Singapore about this or call up the bank's customer care to know more...

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Post by Tas » 29th Jan, '13, 20:28

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