Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975: Core legislation governing claims against estates by family members and dependants. Defines eligible claimants and grounds for claims.

Wills Act 1837: Fundamental legislation regarding the validity of wills and testamentary documents. Essential for understanding and interpreting original testamentary intentions.

Administration of Estates Act 1925: Establishes rules for intestate succession and defines the roles and responsibilities of estate administrators.

Trustee Act 2000: Governs trust arrangements within settlements, defining trustee powers, duties, and responsibilities.

Law of Property Act 1925: Crucial legislation for handling real property within the estate and determines how property interests can be transferred.

Limitation Act 1980: Sets time limits for bringing claims and affects enforcement of agreement terms within estate settlements.

Family Law Act 1996: Relevant legislation when settlement involves matrimonial matters or family relationships.

Mental Capacity Act 2005: Essential when considering capacity issues of parties and for appointing representatives where necessary.

Inheritance Tax Act 1984: Covers tax implications of the settlement and provides framework for inheritance tax planning aspects.

Capital Gains Tax Legislation: Governs the taxation of asset transfers within the settlement and related capital gains implications.