Living Arrangements

Finding a feasible and appropriate community living option for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) is an important decision a caregiver usually ponders on

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You will accomplish

  • Find suitable living arrangements

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Building A Home In The Community

The approach to living arrangements for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) is based on family-centric care, supported living and community integration to enhance the well-being and quality of life of PwDs. In Singapore, the Housing Development Board (HDB) is the primary agency to assist with planning for these living arrangements.

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Yes. Depending on whether you hold the HDB flat under joint tenancy or tenancy-in-common, your flat will be distributed in accordance with your will. If the child has no mental capacity, he/she may require a deputy to help manage the process and the inherited property.

You will need to appoint an executor, who will apply for a Grant of Probate upon your death to administer and distribute your assets including your flat in accordance to your will.

Your next-of-kin should engage a lawyer to apply for a grant of Letters of Administration (LOA). The LOA will allow the administrator to collect or sell the assets and distribute them to the rightful beneficiaries.