Why Kampong Counsel
What you will find
when you study with us.
There is no shortage of information about estate matters in Singapore. What is harder to find is information presented at the right pace, in plain language, without any obligation attached. That is what we try to offer.
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Six things learners consistently value
A clear map of what to do
Each course ends with the learner knowing exactly which documents they need, in what order to approach them, and what to bring to their first meeting with a solicitor or the Public Trustee's Office.
Singapore-specific throughout
No generic templates from other jurisdictions. All materials are built around Singapore law — the Wills Act, the Intestate Succession Act, CPF nominations, the Mental Capacity Act, and SNTC provisions.
Your pace, your schedule
There are no deadlines, no live sessions to attend, and no assessments with a pass or fail outcome. Weekly readings are designed to sit comfortably within an ordinary week's routines.
Conversation frameworks, not scripts
Courses include practical tools for family conversations — agenda templates, values worksheets, conversation prompt booklets — designed by someone with a background in counselling practice.
No obligation whatsoever
Enquiring about a course commits you to nothing. We do not follow up repeatedly or use urgency language. If you decide the time is not right, we respect that without question.
Materials that stay current
Estate law and CPF rules evolve. We review all course content at least annually and update it when legislation changes, so learners enrolled today will receive up-to-date information.
01 — Expertise
Knowledge built from the ground up for Singapore families
Our courses were authored by someone who spent fifteen years administering estates in Singapore — not summarising legislation from afar, but sitting across the table from executors, families, and the Public Trustee's Office. That experience shapes how we explain things: with the particular details that actually matter, and without the ones that do not.
- Draws on 15+ years of estate administration experience
- Singapore-specific legal and CPF frameworks
- Covers both Muslim and non-Muslim succession rules
"There is a difference between reading the law and understanding what happens when a family tries to live by it. Our courses try to close that gap."
— Susan Wong, Co-Founder
The course on important papers alone saved me several hours of anxious searching. I came out knowing exactly what I needed, in what order, and what questions to raise with my lawyer.
A learner from Buona Vista, January 2025
02 — Process
Structured to reduce confusion, not add to it
The documents that households in Singapore need to sort out — wills, LPAs, AMD declarations, CPF nominations, insurance nominations — are not complicated in themselves. The confusion usually arises because people do not know which order to think about them in, or how they relate to one another. Our course on important papers untangles this step by step.
- Each document explained in relation to the others
- Practical checklists and templates included
- Lawyer preparation guide to make appointments more productive
03 — Customer Care
We answer when you write, and we listen first
When you reach out to Kampong Counsel, a person reads your message — not an automated reply system. We take the time to understand where you are before suggesting anything. If our courses are not the right fit at the moment, we will say so plainly and, if it is helpful, point you somewhere else.
- Responses from a real person within one working day
- No follow-up pressure after an initial enquiry
- Introductory conversation available before enrolment
Our enquiry process
- 1.You send a brief note about where you are
- 2.We respond with a short, clear reply — no sales pitch
- 3.If helpful, we arrange a brief conversation by phone or email
- 4.You decide, in your own time, whether to enrol
What is included in every course
- Weekly readings structured for light commitment
- Printable worksheets and templates
- Access to course materials with no expiry date
- Annual content updates when law changes
- A curated reading list of official Singapore resources
04 — Value
Priced for households, not corporations
Our three courses are priced at SGD 199, SGD 429, and SGD 819 — amounts that reflect the careful work that goes into each one, and that we believe are fair for what learners receive. There are no hidden fees, no subscription renewals, and no upsells. You pay once and the materials are yours for as long as you need them.
We are happy to suggest which course makes sense as a starting point, so you do not pay for more than is useful at this moment.
Comparison
Kampong Counsel alongside other options
| What you are looking for | Typical online articles | A lawyer consultation | Kampong Counsel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain-language explanation of Singapore estate law | |||
| Structured, step-by-step learning at your own pace | |||
| No time pressure or appointment scheduling required | |||
| Covers family conversation frameworks and emotional aspects | |||
| Covers both Muslim and non-Muslim succession frameworks | |||
| Printable templates and worksheets included | |||
| Produces actual legal documents |
Available Partial Not typically available
What Sets Us Apart
Things you will not easily find elsewhere
The only course in Singapore combining estate law with family conversation practice
Most estate education either focuses on the paperwork or on the emotional side — rarely both. Our third course, developed with a counselling consultant, brings these two threads together under one roof.
No expiry on course access
Estate matters return to your attention at different points in life — when a parent is unwell, when a grandchild arrives, when retirement approaches. We do not put a clock on access to materials you have paid for.
Content that acknowledges Singapore's diversity of family types
Blended families, families with dependents who have special needs, Muslim households, multigenerational households — we treat these not as edge cases but as the normal reality of families in Singapore.
Connections to professional and community resources
Our courses point learners toward the right next step — whether that is the Public Trustee's Office, the Office of the Public Guardian, an estate lawyer, or a pastoral community support service. We are part of a wider network, not a walled garden.
Recognition
A few milestones worth noting
1,400+
Learners enrolled since founding
7
Years of continuous operation in Singapore
96%
Of surveyed learners would recommend a course to a family member
3×
Listed in the MCCY Community Resource Guide for family education
There is no hurry here, and never any pressure.
If you would like to know more or simply have a question to ask, send us a note and we will reply thoughtfully.
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