I’ve been living in Australia for the past two decades, moving there when I was 32. Before that, I lived with my father in India. He’s now 81 and has divided his agricultural land among my brothers. For the last 20 years, I’ve been sending him money, which he saved and used to buy a 2-acre plot of land in Tamil Nadu this year (June 2016). He’s written a will stating that I, his eldest son, will inherit the land after he passes away. He’s also had a Power of Attorney drawn up for the property in my name. My question is, will I be able to inherit the land despite it being purchased recently in his name? What are the legal steps I need to take to inherit it? How can I get the title transferred to my name after his death? Any guidance you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

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Law Forum › Category: Property › I’ve been living in Australia for the past two decades, moving there when I was 32. Before that, I lived with my father in India. He’s now 81 and has divided his agricultural land among my brothers. For the last 20 years, I’ve been sending him money, which he saved and used to buy a 2-acre plot of land in Tamil Nadu this year (June 2016). He’s written a will stating that I, his eldest son, will inherit the land after he passes away. He’s also had a Power of Attorney drawn up for the property in my name. My question is, will I be able to inherit the land despite it being purchased recently in his name? What are the legal steps I need to take to inherit it? How can I get the title transferred to my name after his death? Any guidance you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

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Apni Law Staff asked 7 months ago

I’ve been living in Australia for the past two decades, moving there when I was 32. Before that, I lived with my father in India. He’s now 81 and has divided his agricultural land among my brothers. For the last 20 years, I’ve been sending him money, which he saved and used to buy a 2-acre plot of land in Tamil Nadu this year (June 2016). He’s written a will stating that I, his eldest son, will inherit the land after he passes away. He’s also had a Power of Attorney drawn up for the property in my name. My question is, will I be able to inherit the land despite it being purchased recently in his name? What are the legal steps I need to take to inherit it? How can I get the title transferred to my name after his death? Any guidance you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

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Apni Law Staff answered 7 months ago

Under Indian law, you are likely to inherit the land as your father’s will designates you as the beneficiary. To ensure smooth transfer, you need to obtain a probate certificate from the court after your father’s death and register the will. Then, you can apply for a mutation of the land records in your name with the relevant authorities.