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Legal Heir Certificate
Legal Heir Certificate is issued after approval from all the Govt. authorities
Schedule call with the Lawyer
Discuss requirements & shares details of properties
Application Filing
Submission of documents & filing of application
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Legal Heir Certificate
Legal Heir Certificate is issued after approval from all the Govt. authorities
Documents required for Legal Heir Certificate
Death certificate of the deceased person
Document that is required to prove that the individual for whom the Legal Heir Certificate is being issued is deceased.
Govt. issued ID proof
Copy of any one - PAN card, Voter card, Aadhaar card or Passport.
Residence proof
Copy of any one - Ration card, Voter ID card, Electricity bill, etc.
Affidavit
Affidavit by the applicant swearing to the Court that he or she is the legal heir of the deceased person.
No-Objection Certificate
NOC signed by all other legal heirs of the deceased person indicating that they do not have any objection to the applicant being issued a Legal Heir Certificate.
Proof of Relationship
Proof of Relationship such as Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, etc.
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Advertisement published in the local newspaper & been in circulation for a minimum of 30 days.
Benefits of getting Legal Heir Certificate
Claiming inheritance
Legal Heir Certificate is required to claim inheritance of the deceased person's property, assets, and liabilities.
Bank Transactions
The Certificate is required to close the bank account or transfer funds from the account of the deceased person to the Legal Heir.
Insurance Claim
Legal Heir Certificate is required to claim insurance policies of the deceased person.
Pension and other benefits
The certificate is required to claim pension and other benefits due to the deceased person.
Government schemes
Legal Heir Certificate is required to claim government schemes and benefits that the deceased person was entitled to.
Property Registration
The certificate is required to register the transfer of ownership of the deceased person's property to the Legal Heir.
Updating Records
To make changes in official records for their name and address.
Registration Process
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Discuss your requirements with the Lawyer
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Lawyer prepares the application
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Legal Heir application signed by various Govt. officers
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Legal Heir Certificate is issued
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Frequently asked Questions
How long does it take to get a Legal Heir certificate issued?
A legal heir certificate takes a minimum of 30 days to be issued.
Whom to approach for obtaining the Legal Heir certificate?
You must approach the area’s Taluk Tehsildar or Corporation/Municipality office or the District Civil Court.
What are the two types of Legal Heirs?
Two types of legal heirs – Permanent legal heirs and temporary legal heirs.
What is the procedure to get a Legal Heir certificate online?
To obtain and view the legal heir certificate online, log in to the E-district portal and upload necessary documents like ID proof, Death Certificate of the proprietor, and affidavit.
Can a Legal Heir sell a property?
Yes, a legal heir can sell the property.
Who is the Legal Heir to a father’s property?
As per the law Legal heir for a father’s property includes his spouse, his children, and his mother.
Is the Legal Heir Certificate and surviving certificate the same?
Yes. A surviving certificate is given to a surviving member of the deceased, and a legal heir certificate is given to the one who holds the claims of the deceased. But ownership is valid only after you’re granted the succession certificate from the court.
Is a married daughter eligible for a Legal Heir Certificate?
Yes, After the amendment of 2005, now-married daughters also claim the rights over hte property and are considered to be legal heirs.
How do I get a copy of my Legal Heir certificate?
You can either apply for a certificate with the revenue official (Tehsildar) If it has been more than six months from the date of death, you will have to get it through the Court of Law.
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