Trustees Act (Chapter 337): Primary legislation governing appointment, duties, and powers of trustees, including statutory requirements for trust administration and investment powers
Trust Companies Act (Chapter 336): Regulates licensed trust companies and their operations in Singapore, particularly relevant when professional trustee companies are involved in trust administration
Civil Law Act (Chapter 43): Contains fundamental provisions affecting trust creation and validity, including formalities required for trust establishment
Income Tax Act: Governs tax implications for trust income and the tax treatment of distributions to beneficiaries
Stamp Duties Act: Covers stamp duty implications and requirements for property transfers into and out of trusts
Mental Capacity Act: Relevant for assessing trustees' capacity and beneficiary considerations in trust arrangements
Probate and Administration Act: Addresses the interaction between trusts and estate administration in Singapore
Status of Children Act: Pertains to beneficiary definitions and rights, particularly important for trusts involving children or family arrangements
Common Law Principles: Equity and trust principles from common law that supplement statutory provisions in Singapore trust law
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations: Compliance requirements for trust arrangements to prevent money laundering and ensure legitimate trust purposes
