Costly move: Man changed name and now can’t prove he is entitled to huge inheritance

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Court cases over inheritance, divorce and dementia care show how missing documents and financial claims can decide disputes. Read more at straitstimes.com.

A man could not prove he is related to his “grandmother” because he did not keep documents of his original name.

SINGAPORE – One would think that zany human dramas are found only in TV series, but in reality, people’s lack of discipline in managing their financial affairs often proves costly.

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