Wills Act 1837: Fundamental legislation that governs the formal requirements for valid wills and provides the basic framework for understanding inheritance rights in England and Wales

Administration of Estates Act 1925: Establishes the rules for estate administration, including who can act as administrators and their legal powers in managing and distributing the estate

Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975: Enables certain categories of people to make claims against an estate if reasonable financial provision has not been made for them, which could affect settlement terms

Law of Property Act 1925: Deals with property rights and transfers, particularly important for real property aspects within inheritance settlements

Trustee Act 2000: Sets out trustees' powers and duties, crucial for any settlement arrangements involving trusts or trustee appointments

Limitation Act 1980: Establishes time limits for bringing claims related to inheritance and estate matters

Inheritance Tax Act 1984: Governs the tax implications of inheritance settlements, including tax liabilities and available reliefs

Mental Capacity Act 2005: Provides framework for assessing and dealing with capacity issues of any parties involved in the settlement

Civil Procedure Rules: Outlines the procedural requirements for formalizing and implementing inheritance settlements within the legal system