Reading: My aunt passed away, leaving her DDA freehold property to be split equally between my mother and her daughter. Her brother is managing the property while it’s being sold. A potential buyer has applied for a loan, and the bank is asking for a legal heir certificate and property mutation. We have a will, so do we still need these documents? And since it’s a freehold property, is mutation actually required?

My aunt passed away, leaving her DDA freehold property to be split equally between my mother and her daughter. Her brother is managing the property while it’s being sold. A potential buyer has applied for a loan, and the bank is asking for a legal heir certificate and property mutation. We have a will, so do we still need these documents? And since it’s a freehold property, is mutation actually required?

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11 months ago

Law Forum › Category: Property › My aunt passed away, leaving her DDA freehold property to be split equally between my mother and her daughter. Her brother is managing the property while it’s being sold. A potential buyer has applied for a loan, and the bank is asking for a legal heir certificate and property mutation. We have a will, so do we still need these documents? And since it’s a freehold property, is mutation actually required?

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Apni Law Staff asked 11 months ago

My aunt passed away, leaving her DDA freehold property to be split equally between my mother and her daughter. Her brother is managing the property while it’s being sold. A potential buyer has applied for a loan, and the bank is asking for a legal heir certificate and property mutation. We have a will, so do we still need these documents? And since it’s a freehold property, is mutation actually required?

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Apni Law Staff answered 11 months ago

Yes, you’ll still need a legal heir certificate, even with a will, to prove your mother’s entitlement as an heir. While freehold property doesn’t technically require mutation, it’s highly advisable to get it done for clear ownership records and facilitating the sale.