Legal Question in Real Estate Law in India

Property Inheritance for An Adopted Child

If the deceased is a Hindu male survived by the following Class I heirs:

1. One son

2. 2 daughters

3. One predeceased son�s widow

4. One predeceased daughter�s natural-born daughter

However, the predeceased daughter�s daughter was adopted by the predeceased son referenced above. The predeceased son also had 2 natural-born children, one son and one daughter who are alive.

Can you please suggest how the deceased�s property will be divided amongst the survivors?


Asked on 4/12/09, 10:01 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

Re: Property Inheritance for An Adopted Child

You may keep in mind this basic principle : All the Class I heirs inherit equally. There is no distinction between an adopted child and a natural born child in the matter of inheritance.

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Answered on 4/15/09, 1:22 am
Shrichand Nahar S.V.Nahar, Advocate

Re: Property Inheritance for An Adopted Child

Equal shares to son, daughters and predeceased son & daughter.

There appear total 2 sons & 4 daughters, out of which one son & daughter predeceased. The assets & liabilities would be divided into 6 equal parts. Parts of deceased son & daughter will be shared by their heirs.

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Answered on 4/13/09, 1:14 am


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