If CPF monies was nominated in favour of a person ("the nominee") who has passed on, the monies will form part of the estate of the nominee, if the nominee had passed on after the CPF member. If you are a next-of-kin of the nominee, you may apply to the Public Trustee to administer the estate of the deceased nominee if his / her estate is below $50,000. 

If the deceased nominee's estate does not qualify for administration by the Public Trustee, you will need to apply to court for Letters of Administration or Grant of Probate to deal with the nominee's estate, including the CPF monies payable to the nominee.

If you qualify for legal aid, you may apply to the Legal Aid Bureau for assistance in obtaining Letters of Administration. If you do not qualify for legal aid, you will need to hire a lawyer. Where the Public Trustee does not act for the deceased nominee's estate, the CPF monies payable to the nominee will be paid to the administrator of their estate or the executor of their will.  If you qualify for legal aid, you may apply to the Legal Aid Bureau for assistance in obtaining a Letter of Administration. More information on the Legal Aid Bureau can be accessed at www.lab.gov.sg. If you do not qualify for legal aid, you will need to engage the services of a lawyer.