I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your younger brother, and I understand that you are going through a very difficult time. I'll do my best to guide you through the process of handling the sale of your brother’s 4-room flat after obtaining the **Letter of Administration (LA)**. Here's a clear, step-by-step breakdown of the process:
### Steps After Obtaining the Letter of Administration (LA):
1. **Obtain the Letter of Administration**:
- As you correctly mentioned, since your brother did not make a will, you and your sister need to apply for a **Letter of Administration** (LA) from the **Family Justice Courts**. This document will grant you both the legal authority to act on behalf of your late brother's estate.
2. **Determine Ownership of the Flat**:
- Since your brother owned the flat, his share of the property will be part of his estate. The LA will allow you to deal with his property (including the sale of the flat).
- If your mother (who has Alzheimer's) is the only living parent and is not capable of managing her finances, you and your sister, as deputies under the **Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)**, may need to act on her behalf in the sale.
3. **Check HDB Ownership and Conditions**:
- **Check the status of the HDB flat** (since it is a government-subsidized flat) to see if there are any restrictions for selling it.
- HDB rules state that the **flat cannot be sold** if the owner passes away without an eligible family member to inherit it. But since your brother's flat was purchased using **cash** (not CPF), it’s possible that your mother or you and your sister (if eligible) can sell it.
- **HDB Approval**: You will need to apply to HDB for approval to transfer or sell the flat. This can involve providing the Letter of Administration, your relationship to your brother, and proof of his ownership.
4. **Probate the Estate**:
- Once you have the LA, you will need to **probate your brother’s estate**. This means identifying and valuing any assets (including the flat), and ensuring that debts or liabilities are cleared. If you plan to sell the flat, you may need to settle any outstanding obligations or ensure the property is transferred to the rightful owners (which could be you, your sister, or your mother).
5. **Selling the Flat**:
- After HDB approves the sale, you can proceed to sell the flat. You will need to appoint a licensed real estate agent to help with the sale process and ensure the sale is in line with HDB's requirements. If your mother is involved, as her deputies, you and your sister may need to sign on her behalf.
- The proceeds from the sale will be handled as part of your brother’s estate, and distributed according to the legal process. Since your brother was not married and had no children, the estate will likely be divided between you and your sister, with your mother (if eligible) also possibly being a beneficiary.
6. **Distribute the Estate**:
- Once the flat is sold, you and your sister will distribute the proceeds according to the rules of intestate succession, which usually means splitting the estate equally between the surviving family members (you and your sister) and potentially your mother.
### Final Thoughts:
This process can be legally complex, so it’s important to work closely with professionals such as a **lawyer**, **HDB**, ** to ensure that everything is handled properly. The **Letter of Administration** will be your first crucial step, and once you obtain it, you can begin managing your brother's estate, including the sale of the flat>> THIIS YOU CAN CONTACT ME >> READ MY REVIEWS :)
**Quote**:
_"In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity."_ — Albert Einstein
I hope this helps, and again, I'm very sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself during this difficult time.
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