Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in India
If a will is existing in favour of only one child (legal heir), after the death of the person who has drawn the will, is it necessary for the only child (legal heir) to obtain legal heir certificate from tahsildar/court to take possession of the immovable properties and money lying in bank accounts/fixed deposits etc.
5 Answers from Attorneys
In Mumbai it is compulsory to obtain probate, while in other places it is not. You need to contact a local lawyer for this.
you need to get the WIll probate...and if every thing is mention in that then its sufficient nor you need to take succession certificate for any further help contact me at [email protected]
23.02.2013
Dear Sir / Madam,
(Pazhavanthangal, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu)
A Will has to be backed by a Probate from the Court for transfer of title to the property in the name of the beneficiary. As a sole surviving legal heir, no complications are envisaged in obtaining the Probate from the Court.
Regards,
FCA Prashant Chavan
Mumbai
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