Intestate Succession Act (Cap. 146): Primary legislation governing the distribution of assets when a person dies without a will in Singapore. Establishes the order of inheritance and proportions for different classes of beneficiaries.
Administration of Muslim Law Act: Specific legislation governing inheritance for Muslim individuals in Singapore, following Islamic law principles of distribution (Faraid).
Wills Act (Cap. 352): Legislation governing the formal requirements and validity of wills in Singapore, which may affect heirship determination if a will exists.
Probate and Administration Act (Cap. 251): Governs the process of obtaining legal authority to administer a deceased person's estate and the duties of executors/administrators.
Mental Capacity Act (Cap. 177A): Relevant for cases involving mentally incapacitated beneficiaries, governing how their inheritance should be managed and protected.
Status of Children (Assisted Reproduction Technology) Act: Determines the legal status and inheritance rights of children conceived through assisted reproduction technology.
Adoption of Children Act: Defines the legal status and inheritance rights of adopted children in relation to their adoptive families.
Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): General legislation that may affect certain aspects of inheritance rights and legal relationships between parties.
CPF Nomination Rules: Specific rules governing the distribution of Central Provident Fund monies, which are handled separately from other estate assets.
Joint Tenancy Rules: Legal principles governing how jointly-owned properties are handled upon death, particularly the right of survivorship.
