My grandfather gifted our family land to my brother and me in his will, written in 1981. Sadly, he passed away in 1983. My brother, who remained unmarried, passed away in 2008, leaving me as the sole inheritor. In 2016, my sister, who is married, came to live with me, claiming financial difficulties. I welcomed her into my home, unaware of her true intentions. After three months, she began demanding a share of the property. I refused, as the will clearly states I am the sole inheritor. Now, she has filed complaints with the local police, senior city officials, and even the Chief Minister’s office. My construction work has been halted, and my tenants are being harassed. I’m at my wit’s end, what can I do?

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Law Forum › Category: Property › My grandfather gifted our family land to my brother and me in his will, written in 1981. Sadly, he passed away in 1983. My brother, who remained unmarried, passed away in 2008, leaving me as the sole inheritor.

In 2016, my sister, who is married, came to live with me, claiming financial difficulties. I welcomed her into my home, unaware of her true intentions. After three months, she began demanding a share of the property. I refused, as the will clearly states I am the sole inheritor.

Now, she has filed complaints with the local police, senior city officials, and even the Chief Minister’s office. My construction work has been halted, and my tenants are being harassed. I’m at my wit’s end, what can I do?

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Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago

My grandfather gifted our family land to my brother and me in his will, written in 1981. Sadly, he passed away in 1983. My brother, who remained unmarried, passed away in 2008, leaving me as the sole inheritor.

In 2016, my sister, who is married, came to live with me, claiming financial difficulties. I welcomed her into my home, unaware of her true intentions. After three months, she began demanding a share of the property. I refused, as the will clearly states I am the sole inheritor.

Now, she has filed complaints with the local police, senior city officials, and even the Chief Minister’s office. My construction work has been halted, and my tenants are being harassed. I’m at my wit’s end, what can I do?

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

Under Indian law, your grandfather’s will is legally binding and establishes you as the sole inheritor of the property. Your sister’s claims are invalid as she has no legal right to the land. You should consult a lawyer immediately to file a formal complaint against her harassment and to protect your property rights.

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