There are certain technicalities that may render a Will invalid. It is important that your loved ones who will benefit under your Will and the persons you have selected to look after your assets should know that you have made a Will and where it is kept. A Will can be changed or cancelled by you at any time prior to your death. You should consult a lawyer to ensure that the changes or cancellation are carried out properly. However, you must to make reasonable provisions in your Will for your wife and dependent children.
Gifts made by the deceased less than five years before death are also dutiable.
If you have nominated someone to receive your money in the CPF, it will be distributed to that person regardless of what you may have stated in your Will. Your nomination will be cancelled automatically if you get married and you should make a fresh nomination. This does not include CPF money used to purchase property or shares. These will be distributed under your Will. It is a common practice when buying an insurance to nominate a beneficiary at the time of taking out a policy.