The legal heir, as opposed to the nominee, is the individual who has the right and entitlement to succeed to the wealth and property of the deceased individual, under the signed legal will else personal succession law applicable also known as Surviving Member Certificate.
Who are Legal heir? Who is a legal heir when the deceased person does not have children, a spouse or parents? The parents, spouse and children are the immediate legal heirs of the deceased person. When a deceased person does not have immediate legal heirs, then the deceased's grandchildren will be the legal heirs.
Legal Heir Certificate (obtained from local SDM / Tehsil Office) To claim the property (movable/immovable), legal heir certificate is required. Hence, our legal team will assist you in the complete process of issuance of Legal Heir Certificate.
Succession certificate is a document issued by a competent court (civil) certifying a rightful person to be the successor of a deceased person. This certificate authorizes successor(s) to realize debts and securities of the deceased person.
The certificate holder is also empowered to receive any interest/dividend on the securities and negotiate or transfer such securities as mentioned in the certificate.
Thus all payments made to and by the certificate holder on behalf of the deceased person will be legally valid.
How to Obtain Succession Certificate?
To obtain a Succession Certificate, you have to file a petition before the appropriate Civil Court where the deceased person last resided. It is required only when the deceased person has not left a will behind. The applicant has to prepare a petition, verify and sign the same and submit it to the district judge in the appropriate jurisdiction after paying the appropriate court fees. The Court summons the concerned parties for verification of the claim. Once the genuineness of the claim is confirmed, the court grants the Succession Certificate.
Succession Certificate (obtained from Court)