If someone passed away, his / her CPF moneys may be forwarded to the Public Trustee for distribution to the beneficiary if it was not nominated. Here's how to check if this has happened.

What happens to un-nominated CPF moneys

Un-nominated CPF moneys means CPF savings which the Deceased did not choose who should receive the moneys. When someone passed away, the CPF Board will forward these moneys to the Public Trustee for distribution to the beneficiary according to intestacy law.

Timeline for transfer

Upon receiving notification of the death of the CPF member, they typically require 17 working days to transfer the un-nominated CPF moneys to the Public Trustee’s Office.

How you will be notified

The next of kin will be notified by post.

How to check if the transfer has happened

Option 1: Wait for the notification letter

The Public Trustee's Office will out a letter to the next of kin once they receive the CPF moneys from CPF Board.

Option 2: Contact the Public Trustee's Office directly

If the next of kin did not receive the notification after 6 weeks of Deceased’s death, you may contact the Public Trustee's Office via:

• Phone: 1800 225 5529 (airtime charges may apply for mobile calls)

• Online enquiry: Contact Us @ OneMinLaw  at https://go.gov.sg/contactminlaw

[Note] Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Before you call, please get ready the Deceased's identity number