My husband’s will clearly states that all his property, movable and immovable, will be mine after his passing. It specifically mentions that our daughters won’t inherit anything, and I’ll be the sole owner of our house in Chandigarh. However, the will also mentions that whatever remains after my death should be divided equally among our daughters. Following my husband’s demise, I applied to transfer the property in my name at the Chandigarh state office, but they registered it with a “lifetime interest.” When I questioned this, they said it was the correct procedure. Now, I’m unable to sell the property. What should I do? Should I seek a legal interpretation of the will or is there a quicker solution?

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11 months ago

Law Forum › Category: Documentation › My husband’s will clearly states that all his property, movable and immovable, will be mine after his passing. It specifically mentions that our daughters won’t inherit anything, and I’ll be the sole owner of our house in Chandigarh. However, the will also mentions that whatever remains after my death should be divided equally among our daughters. Following my husband’s demise, I applied to transfer the property in my name at the Chandigarh state office, but they registered it with a “lifetime interest.” When I questioned this, they said it was the correct procedure. Now, I’m unable to sell the property. What should I do? Should I seek a legal interpretation of the will or is there a quicker solution?

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Apni Law Staff asked 11 months ago

My husband’s will clearly states that all his property, movable and immovable, will be mine after his passing. It specifically mentions that our daughters won’t inherit anything, and I’ll be the sole owner of our house in Chandigarh. However, the will also mentions that whatever remains after my death should be divided equally among our daughters. Following my husband’s demise, I applied to transfer the property in my name at the Chandigarh state office, but they registered it with a “lifetime interest.” When I questioned this, they said it was the correct procedure. Now, I’m unable to sell the property. What should I do? Should I seek a legal interpretation of the will or is there a quicker solution?

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Apni Law Staff answered 11 months ago

The “lifetime interest” registration reflects the legal interpretation of your husband’s will, which grants you ownership during your lifetime but restricts your right to sell. To fully own the property, you may need to challenge the registration through a legal process. Alternatively, you can seek legal advice to understand the implications of the “lifetime interest” and explore options for selling the property while adhering to the will’s provisions.