Bhavini S Law Practice

About Bhavini S Law Practice

Bhavini S Law Practice is a boutique law firm in Singapore, established in 2014 by founder Bhavini Shah. The practice focuses on estate planning and administration, inheritance and succession, appointment of deputies under the Mental Capacity Act, drafting of private agreements, and personal legal procedures.

Bhavini Shah was called to the Bar of England & Wales in 1994 at the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple Inns of Court, and was called to the Supreme Court of Singapore in 1995 as an Advocate and Solicitor. She has since built more than a decade of experience in these specialised legal areas, working with clients based in Singapore and internationally.

The firm is based at The Octagon on Cecil Street in the Raffles Place area, and is positioned as an accessible, transparent alternative for clients navigating probate, wills, lasting power of attorney, and deputyship applications — areas that are often emotionally difficult as well as legally complex. Clients have specifically noted the firm's clear, upfront fee estimates and responsiveness, including handling of cross-border cases involving family members overseas.

Bhavini S Law Practice: Boutique Estate and Probate Law in Singapore

When a loved one passes away, or when a family member loses the mental capacity to manage their own affairs, the legal process that follows can feel overwhelming on top of an already difficult time. **Bhavini S Law Practice**, a boutique law firm established in Singapore in 2014, was built around making that process clearer and more manageable for the families going through it.

The firm is led by founder Bhavini Shah, who was called to the Bar of England & Wales in 1994 at the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple Inns of Court, and called to the Supreme Court of Singapore in 1995 as an Advocate and Solicitor. That background spans both English and Singapore legal systems, which has proven useful for clients whose estates or family circumstances cross borders.

What the firm specialises in

Bhavini S Law Practice concentrates on a defined set of legal areas rather than offering a broad general practice. These include:

• **Probate & Administration** — Grant of Probate, Letters of Administration, resealing of foreign grants, and estate administration.
• **Estate & Wealth Planning** — wills, trusts, and planning for how assets and responsibilities pass on.
• **Deputyship & Applications under the Mental Capacity Act** — Lasting Power of Attorney, deputyship appointments, and related court applications for people who have lost mental capacity.
• **Personal Legal Procedures** — powers of attorney, statutory declarations, deed polls, and other personal deeds and agreements.
• **Notary Public & Commissioner for Oaths** — notarisation services, often needed alongside estate and personal legal work.

This focus means the firm regularly handles cases that other, more generalist firms may find too complex or time-consuming to take on — cross-border probate involving multiple countries, estates with limited documentation, or matters requiring close coordination with overseas lawyers and authorities.

An international client base

A notable feature of the practice is how many of its clients are based outside Singapore, or have estates and family members spread across different countries. Reviews describe the firm assisting a Malaysian family with resealing a Grant of Letters of Administration, a European couple navigating a probate matter spanning Singapore and Thailand, and an overseas family coordinating the affairs of a relative who passed away while working in Singapore. In each case, clients note that Bhavini took time to explain unfamiliar legal processes and language, rather than assuming familiarity with the Singapore system.

What clients say about working with the firm

Across dozens of client reviews, several themes come up repeatedly: responsiveness, transparency around fees, and a willingness to take on estate matters that are genuinely complicated rather than straightforward. Clients describe being given a clear breakdown of costs and next steps before any work begins, and being kept informed at each stage of a probate or deputyship application rather than having to chase for updates.

Several reviewers also mention that Bhavini responded to queries outside normal business hours, and that her assistant, Dimple, was prompt in preparing and submitting court documents. For families dealing with the death of a parent, spouse or child, that level of communication has clearly mattered as much as the legal outcome itself.

Getting started

The firm offers a free initial consultation, and can be reached by phone, WhatsApp, or through a general enquiry form on its website. Its office is located at The Octagon on Cecil Street, in Singapore's Raffles Place area. Beyond her legal work, Bhavini Shah is also noted as a supporter of philanthropic causes in the community.

Signature items

• Grant of Probate & Resealing
• Wills & Trusts
• Lasting Power of Attorney
• Deputyship Applications
• Notary Public Services
• Cross-border Estate Matters

Menu

Estate & Wealth Planning

• Estate Planning, Trusts & Wills — Drafting wills, trusts and wealth planning arrangements to provide for family members.

Probate & Administration

• Grant of Probate, Letters of Administration and Resealing — Court applications to administer a deceased person's estate, including resealing of foreign grants.
• Estate Administration — Managing and distributing a deceased person's estate in line with a will or intestate succession law.

Personal Legal Procedures

• Power of Attorney — Drafting and advising on powers of attorney for personal and financial matters.
• Statutory Declarations / Deed Poll / Personal Deeds & Agreements — Preparation of statutory declarations, deed polls and other personal legal documents.
• Notary Public & Commissioner for Oaths — Notarisation and oath-taking services for personal and international documents.

Deputyship & Applications Under Mental Capacity Act

• Lasting Power of Attorney — Appointing a trusted person to make decisions on your behalf should you lose mental capacity.
• General Power of Court — Court applications relating to the powers of the Singapore courts under the Mental Capacity Act.
• Appointment of Deputy — Applying to be appointed deputy for a person who has lost mental capacity.
• Application for Variation of Order of Court — Applying to vary an existing court order made under the Mental Capacity Act.

Frequently asked questions

What areas does Bhavini S Law Practice specialise in?

The firm specialises in probate and estate administration, estate and wealth planning (wills and trusts), deputyship and applications under the Mental Capacity Act, personal legal procedures, and notary public services.

Does the firm handle cases involving family members overseas?

Yes. The firm has assisted clients from Malaysia, Colombia, Europe and elsewhere with Singapore-linked probate and estate matters, including resealing foreign grants of probate.

Can Bhavini S Law Practice help apply for a Lasting Power of Attorney?

Yes, this is one of the firm's core services under its Deputyship & Applications under the Mental Capacity Act practice area.

Who founded the firm and what is her background?

The firm was founded by Bhavini Shah, who was called to the Bar of England & Wales in 1994 and to the Supreme Court of Singapore in 1995 as an Advocate and Solicitor.

When was the firm established?

Bhavini S Law Practice was established in 2014.

How can I contact the firm to discuss a legal matter?

You can reach the firm by phone, via WhatsApp, or by submitting a general enquiry through its website contact form.

Does the firm offer notary public services?

Yes, notary public and commissioner for oaths services are among the firm's listed practice areas.

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