An inheritance certificate applies to the estates of Muslims who die in Singapore. The Syariah Court in Singapore issues inheritance certificates to facilitate the proper distribution of the deceased's estate in line with Muslim law.
The estates of Muslims who die in Singapore are administered under the rules set out in the Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA), which the Syariah Court oversees.
To conclude, it can be complicated and confusing to apply for letters of administration, and then distribute the deceased's estate in line with the provisions of the ISA, especially during a time of grief. Consequently, many people appoint a solicitor to act for them.
Writing a will is always a better option than intestacy. Many people make incorrect assumptions about who will inherit their property after death; a will leaves no margin for error.