Administration of Estates Act 1925: Primary legislation that establishes the fundamental rules for estate administration, defines administrator/executor eligibility, and sets out the priority order for estate distribution
Trustee Act 2000: Defines trustees' powers and duties, sets out investment responsibilities, and establishes the required standard of care for trustees
Mental Capacity Act 2005: Governs decision-making for beneficiaries who lack capacity and establishes decision-making authority frameworks
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulates the handling of personal information of the deceased and beneficiaries, including privacy considerations in estate administration
Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975: Establishes the rights of dependants to make claims against the estate and provides for financial provision
Law of Property Act 1925: Governs the handling and transfer of property within the estate, including real estate matters
Powers of Attorney Act 1971: Regulates the creation and use of powers of attorney in estate administration
Inheritance Tax Act 1984: Sets out the rules and regulations regarding inheritance tax obligations and calculations for estates
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Establishes due diligence requirements and identity verification procedures in estate administration
