Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago
My father passed away in 2010, leaving behind two pieces of land and an ancestral house. My mother and sister are the other legal heirs. We have updated the ownership records for the 9-acre non-agricultural land in our names. The 10-acre agricultural land was jointly owned by my father and mother, and now my sister and I have inherited his share. However, my sister is demanding half of the ancestral house, which is still in my grandfather’s name. He passed away in 2009 and left a will giving my father a 25% share. My sister already holds 33% of the house, but now she wants 50% by claiming half of my mother’s share. My mother is alive and well. We want to file a partition suit. What steps should we take to resolve this situation?
Best Answer
Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago
You can file a partition suit to divide the ancestral house. Since your grandfather left a will, your father’s share (25%) will be divided equally between you and your sister. Your sister cannot claim half of your mother’s share as your mother is alive. Consult with a lawyer to initiate the partition suit and resolve the ownership of the ancestral house based on the will and your family’s legal rights.
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