My father recently passed away. My husband and I are trying to understand our rights to the family property. My uncles and aunts claim we have no right to it, saying even my mother, as a widow, has no claim. Is this true? Are we entitled to any share of the property?

Under Indian law, your mother, as your father’s widow, is entitled to a share of the property as per the Hindu Succession Act. As her daughter, you are also entitled to a share of the property. Your uncles and aunts are incorrect in stating that you and your mother have no claim.