SINGAPORE — A 75-year-old businessman made a will in 1992, bequeathing 20 per cent of his estate to grandsons born to his sons - but not his daughters — within 21 years of his death. Lim Koon Yew further restricted this to grandsons in the custody, care and control of his sons. He died later that year. Thirty years later,...
'Condition not met': Man fails in claim for inheritance left by grandfather to only male-line grandsons
The High Court suit was brought against the two executors of the estate — Julian Lim's father, Lim Peng On, and half-uncle Thomas Lim. Julian Lim's mother was granted a divorce on Oct 22, 1999, and awarded sole custody of the son, who was then one month shy of 18. They said Lim Peng On told his father that he was separated from his wife, but Lim Peng On disputes this.One of the clauses stated that 20 per cent of his estate was to be shared equally by his surviving grandsons born to his sons within 21 years of his death.
On Aug 31, 2022, Julian Lim filed the present suit, arguing that he is the sole beneficiary entitled to 20 per cent of the estate.
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