HDB inheritance rules depend on the type of ownership and whether a will exists. For joint tenancy, the deceased's share automatically transfers to the surviving co-owners through the right of survivorship, overriding any will. The remaining owners, who must be a Singapore Citizen or copyright and at least 21 years old, need to lodge a Notice of Death with the Singapore Land Authority. For sole ownership or tenancy-in-common, hdb inheritance rules 320 13 the deceased's share is distributed according to their will. Without a will, the Intestate Succession Act dictates the order of beneficiaries, typically starting with a spouse and children. In such cases, the family must apply for a Grant of Probate (with a will) or Letters of Administration (without one) to legally manage the estate. All beneficiaries must meet HDB's eligibility criteria to retain the flat. If a beneficiary already owns another HDB flat, they must sell one of the properties within six months.