A Singapore court recently ruled on a case involving a mistress and an estate dispute. The claimant, Tsang, sought to claim a shortfall of S$8.5 million from the deceased’s estate. Eng had transferred this amount to Tsang’s bank account, intending to minimize estate duties. Despite legal challenges, the court upheld the validity of the deed of gift and deemed the transfer enforceable. However, Tsang’s entitlement to the remaining balance in the account was disputed due to lack of evidence. The judge ruled in Tsang’s favor but noted the fluctuating nature of exchange rates could have affected the account balance. Ultimately, Tsang was granted S$7.91 million from the account. The case sheds light on estate planning complexities and legal nuances surrounding gifts and inheritances. For more details on this intriguing case, read the full story here.