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Asked by Tapody 20 Jul 2011

HI, My father died ten years ago and My mother died two years ago. The bought a property under joint tenancy. Now my brother and I inherited the property. do we need to change the Title deed to our names before we sell i our property? We have a Trust from my mother stating that she left the property for us. Thanks, Regards, Laiwah

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Steven Chua · Answer 1 · 2011-07-20T10:16:34+08:00

Steven Chua

Replied 20 Jul 2011

Hi,

Based on the above, your late mother would have been the sole owner upon the death of your father.

If the property is willed to you and your brother , you should arrange for the title deed to be transfer to you and your brother's names.

These matters can be arranged by a lawyer. Let me know if you need more information.

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Steven Chua
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Ander Ang · Answer 2 · 2011-07-20T11:40:26+08:00

Ander Ang

Replied 20 Jul 2011

Hi Tapody,

I am not an expert in property law, but if i am not mistaken, you need to engage a lawyer to transfer the title deed ownership to both you and brother, before you can sell off.

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Ander ERA
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Jonathan Khoo · Answer 3 · 2011-07-20T13:08:56+08:00

Jonathan Khoo

Replied 20 Jul 2011

Lai Wah,

The executor of the estate has to get a probate done. You'll have to get a lawyer to do it for you. Once the probate is out, you have to lodge it with HDB. You'll be selling the property as the executor or executors.

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Jonathan Khoo
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