Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing civil law matters in Singapore, including property transactions and contracts
Property Law Act (Cap. 242): Regulates property ownership, transfer, and rights in Singapore
Land Titles Act (Cap. 157): Governs the registration and transfer of land titles in Singapore
Registration of Deeds Act (Cap. 269): Covers the registration requirements for property-related documents
Housing and Development Act (Cap. 129): Relevant if the ancestral property is an HDB flat, governing public housing regulations
Stamp Duties Act (Cap. 312): Regulates stamp duties payable on property transactions, including gifts
Administration of Muslim Law Act: Applicable for Muslim inheritance and property transfer matters
Intestate Succession Act (Cap. 146): Governs the distribution of property when there is no will, relevant for understanding ancestral property rights
Wills Act (Cap. 352): Relevant for verifying the chain of title and previous testamentary dispositions of the ancestral property
Central Provident Fund (CPF) Rules: Regulations regarding the use of CPF funds in property transactions and their refund requirements in gift scenarios
Singapore Income Tax Act: Tax implications and considerations for property gifts
Mental Capacity Act: Ensures the donor has the legal and mental capacity to make the gift
ABSD Rules: Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty regulations that may apply to property gifts
SSD Requirements: Seller's Stamp Duty requirements that may affect the timing of the gift
