My late husband nominated me and my daughter as beneficiaries for his PF and gratuity. I work in a multinational company. My in-laws submitted a legal heir document to my company and claimed the funds, creating a dispute. They later sent a letter stating they have no objection to releasing the money to me and my daughter but requested we sign an indemnity bond, which we refused. Now, HR says I need a succession certificate. I have already provided the legal heir document and explained the difficulty in getting a succession certificate due to my in-laws’ lack of cooperation. Can the company proceed with the legal heir document? Alternatively, could they release my and my daughter’s share separately? Please advise on the best course of action, considering my in-laws’ uncooperative attitude.

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Law Forum › Category: Civil › My late husband nominated me and my daughter as beneficiaries for his PF and gratuity. I work in a multinational company. My in-laws submitted a legal heir document to my company and claimed the funds, creating a dispute. They later sent a letter stating they have no objection to releasing the money to me and my daughter but requested we sign an indemnity bond, which we refused. Now, HR says I need a succession certificate. I have already provided the legal heir document and explained the difficulty in getting a succession certificate due to my in-laws’ lack of cooperation. Can the company proceed with the legal heir document? Alternatively, could they release my and my daughter’s share separately? Please advise on the best course of action, considering my in-laws’ uncooperative attitude.

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Apni Law Staff asked 1 year ago

My late husband nominated me and my daughter as beneficiaries for his PF and gratuity. I work in a multinational company. My in-laws submitted a legal heir document to my company and claimed the funds, creating a dispute. They later sent a letter stating they have no objection to releasing the money to me and my daughter but requested we sign an indemnity bond, which we refused. Now, HR says I need a succession certificate. I have already provided the legal heir document and explained the difficulty in getting a succession certificate due to my in-laws’ lack of cooperation. Can the company proceed with the legal heir document? Alternatively, could they release my and my daughter’s share separately? Please advise on the best course of action, considering my in-laws’ uncooperative attitude.

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Apni Law Staff answered 1 year ago

Based on Indian laws, your company cannot proceed solely with the legal heir document as it doesn’t establish your late husband’s nomination. Your company can consider releasing your and your daughter’s share separately, based on the nomination, and request a separate indemnity bond from you. You can seek legal advice to address your in-laws’ uncooperative stance and explore alternative options for obtaining a succession certificate.