My family has settled the property, which is currently in my mother’s name, and it has been given to me. We have a notarized family settlement agreement, but it’s not registered. The society is asking for a succession certificate and probate for a name change. Is the family settlement agreement not valid? What steps can I take to get the property officially registered in my name?

While a notarized family settlement agreement is generally considered valid, societies may require a succession certificate and probate for name changes to ensure legal transfer of property ownership. You can register the family settlement agreement with the sub-registrar’s office to make it legally binding and submit a copy along with the other documents to the society for name change.