Administration of Estates Act 1925: Core legislation governing estate administration, defining administrator roles and establishing beneficiary priority order. Sets out fundamental rules for handling deceased persons' estates.
Wills Act 1837: Foundational legislation (as amended) covering will validity, formal requirements, and interpretation rules. Essential for understanding testamentary documents in estate settlement.
Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975: Enables certain family members and dependants to claim reasonable financial provision from an estate. Defines eligible claimants and establishes claim timeframes.
Trustee Act 2000: Modern legislation governing trustees' and executors' powers and duties, including investment authority and delegation capabilities.
Law of Property Act 1925: Critical legislation for handling real property within estates, including transfer and vesting of property rights.
Limitation Act 1980: Sets statutory time limits for various types of claims against estates and enforcement of rights.
Inheritance Tax Act 1984: Primary legislation governing inheritance tax obligations, available reliefs, exemptions, and tax planning considerations for estates.
Mental Capacity Act 2005: Provides framework for decision-making and protecting interests of parties lacking mental capacity in estate matters.
