If the deceased person did not make a valid nomination for his/her CPF monies, the monies will be forwarded to the Public Trustee for distribution.

 

The following Rules of Distribution applies to a non-Muslim deceased domiciled in Singapore.

 
Spouse refers to husband or wife.
Issue means a child (legitimate or legally adopted) and the descendants of a deceased’s child. Illegitimate children and transferred children are NOT entitled under the Intestacy Rules.

 

 If the deceased person was a Muslim, the Public Trustee will distribute the monies in line with Section 112 of the Administration of Muslim Law Act according to the school of the Muslim law they observed. The Certificate of Inheritance issued by the Syariah Court will list down the beneficiaries and their share of inheritance.