Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA): Governing law for Muslim inheritance cases in Singapore - must be considered if the deceased was Muslim as Islamic inheritance laws would apply differently from civil law
Probate and Administration Act: Primary legislation governing the administration of estates in Singapore, providing the legal framework for handling deceased estates and property distribution
Mental Capacity Act: Legislation ensuring the surviving person making the affidavit has the requisite mental capacity to make legal declarations
Oaths and Declarations Act: Provides legal requirements and framework for making sworn statements and affidavits in Singapore, including proper execution and witnessing
Rules of Court: Contains procedural requirements and guidelines for filing affidavits in Singapore courts, including format and submission protocols
Wills Act: Legislation governing the validity and execution of wills in Singapore, relevant when considering property distribution alongside survivorship rights
Intestate Succession Act: Determines the distribution of assets when there is no will, establishing the hierarchy of rightful beneficiaries under Singapore law
Central Provident Fund (CPF) Act: Governs the handling of CPF accounts and nominations upon death, including rules for distribution of CPF monies
Housing and Development Act: Relevant when HDB property is involved in the survivorship claim, including regulations on property inheritance and ownership transfer
