My family, like many Indian families, follows the Hindu tradition. My grandfather inherited land from his own ancestors. In 1996, my grandfather and his sons divided the property, with my father receiving his share. Since I have a brother, and I’m the daughter, can I claim a portion of my father’s share? I got married in 2010 and my father lives with my brother. If my father writes a will, will it be valid in the future?

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Law Forum › Category: Property › My family, like many Indian families, follows the Hindu tradition. My grandfather inherited land from his own ancestors. In 1996, my grandfather and his sons divided the property, with my father receiving his share. Since I have a brother, and I’m the daughter, can I claim a portion of my father’s share? I got married in 2010 and my father lives with my brother. If my father writes a will, will it be valid in the future?
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Apni Law Staff asked 3 years ago

My family, like many Indian families, follows the Hindu tradition. My grandfather inherited land from his own ancestors. In 1996, my grandfather and his sons divided the property, with my father receiving his share. Since I have a brother, and I’m the daughter, can I claim a portion of my father’s share? I got married in 2010 and my father lives with my brother. If my father writes a will, will it be valid in the future?

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Apni Law Staff answered 3 years ago

Under Hindu law, a daughter has equal inheritance rights to her father’s property, regardless of her marital status or whether she lives with him. Your father can write a valid will, but it can be challenged if it disinherits you unfairly or doesn’t comply with legal formalities.

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