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Can I make an equitable or moral claim on a Muslim estate with no entitled next-of-kin?
No, you cannot make an equitable or moral claim on a Muslim estate. The law specifically excludes Muslim estates from this type of claim.
Why you cannot make a claim
The law excludes Muslim estates: Section 27(6) of the Civil Law Act 1956 specifically states that equitable or moral claims cannot be made on Muslim estates.
Different inheritance system: Muslim estates follow Islamic inheritance laws, which are different from civil inheritance laws.
What happens to Muslim estates with no entitled beneficiary
The Deceased’s estate goes to Baitulmal which is managed by Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS) in Singapore.
If you have questions about a Muslim estate with no entitled beneficiary, visit MUIS: Contact us | Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura
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