In a family where Ramu has a son, Shyam, who has an adult son, Mohan, and an adult daughter, Geeta, Ramu owned some land, including some inherited from his father. Unfortunately, Ramu passed away without a will. Would Shyam, Mohan, and Geeta now be joint owners of this property? Can Shyam sell the land without Mohan and Geeta’s agreement? How would this property be divided amongst them under Hindu law?

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Law Forum › Category: Property › In a family where Ramu has a son, Shyam, who has an adult son, Mohan, and an adult daughter, Geeta, Ramu owned some land, including some inherited from his father. Unfortunately, Ramu passed away without a will. Would Shyam, Mohan, and Geeta now be joint owners of this property? Can Shyam sell the land without Mohan and Geeta’s agreement? How would this property be divided amongst them under Hindu law?
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Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago

In a family where Ramu has a son, Shyam, who has an adult son, Mohan, and an adult daughter, Geeta, Ramu owned some land, including some inherited from his father. Unfortunately, Ramu passed away without a will. Would Shyam, Mohan, and Geeta now be joint owners of this property? Can Shyam sell the land without Mohan and Geeta’s agreement? How would this property be divided amongst them under Hindu law?

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

Under Hindu law, Ramu’s property would be divided amongst his legal heirs, which includes Shyam, Mohan, and Geeta. Since Ramu died intestate (without a will), the property would be divided equally among them. Shyam cannot sell the land without the consent of Mohan and Geeta as they are co-owners.

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