My father has three brothers, and we’ve been living away from our village for the past 30 years. Now, we want to divide our ancestral land, and while everyone agrees, they’re offering us the least valuable portions. The land is registered under all four brothers’ names since our grandfather passed. How can we ensure a fair and legal division? They’re also refusing to share the well, which is also registered under our grandfather’s name. What legal options do we have?

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Law Forum › Category: Property › My father has three brothers, and we’ve been living away from our village for the past 30 years. Now, we want to divide our ancestral land, and while everyone agrees, they’re offering us the least valuable portions. The land is registered under all four brothers’ names since our grandfather passed. How can we ensure a fair and legal division? They’re also refusing to share the well, which is also registered under our grandfather’s name. What legal options do we have?
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My father has three brothers, and we’ve been living away from our village for the past 30 years. Now, we want to divide our ancestral land, and while everyone agrees, they’re offering us the least valuable portions. The land is registered under all four brothers’ names since our grandfather passed. How can we ensure a fair and legal division? They’re also refusing to share the well, which is also registered under our grandfather’s name. What legal options do we have?

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Apni Law Staff answered 1 year ago

You can file a partition suit in a civil court to seek a fair division of the ancestral land, including the well, based on the registered ownership and considering its value. The court will determine the fair share for each brother and ensure a just division. You should consult a lawyer to understand the specific legal procedures and your rights in this matter.

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