What Is A Legal Heir Certificate?
It is a legal document certifying a deceased person's rightful heirs.
8 Things to Know About A Legal Heir Certificate
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Legal Heir Certificate
Who Issues The Certificate?
After obtaining the death certificate, a legal heir certificate is issued by the taluk or the tahsildar office or a district civil court.
District Civil Court
Documents Required
The eligible applicant must produce the deceased person's death certificate and identification proof to obtain the certificate.
Necessary Documents
How Long It Takes
After completing all formalities, it takes 30-45 days to obtain the certificate.
process completion
Why Is The Certificate Required?
A legal heir certificate is required to settle insurance claims, bank accounts, receive pensions of a deceased employee, etc.
Settling personal affairs of the owner
Absence Of A Will
If someone dies without a will, their assets will be passed to their legal heirs under the Hindu Succession Act 1956.
In Case of no will
Prevents Dispute
A legal heir certificate can help avoid family disputes over the diseased person's possessions.
Family Disputes
Settlement Of Affairs
The certificate is necessary for insurance settlements, bank account closures, investments, legal heir transfers, electricity and phone connection transfers, house tax payments, etc.
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Compiled By Himani Verma
Settlement of Personal Affairs
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