Tenancy-in-Common

However, if there is no will, the deceased’s interest in the flat will be distributed according to the provisions of the Intestate Succession Act. The deceased’s family should engage a lawyer to apply to court for a Grant of Letters of Administration. This is required to give the administrator, usually the deceased’s next-of-kin, the requisite legal authority to manage the deceased’s estate. After obtaining the legal authority to manage the estate, the executor or the administrator must register their legal right. This may be done by a lawyer or the HDB Branch upon application. If you approach the HDB Branch, the following are necessary documents in the application process:

Original copy of the Grant of Letters of Administration and Statement for Grant of Letters of Administration or Grant of Probate and will

Original copy of the Syariah Court Inheritance Certificate (for Muslim estates only)

A copy of the deceased owner’s death certificate

Duplicate lease of the deceased’s flat

Identity card(s) of all flat owner(s) and Administrator(s) or Executor(s)

After this process, the interest in the HDB flat can then be transferred to the beneficiaries as owners. Note that the eligibility criteria to retain the flat includes Singapore Citizenship or Permanent Residence and at least 21 years of age.

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