My grandfather had two sons and three daughters. Sadly, his younger son passed away in a car accident in 2007. I am his only son, and the only grandson in the family. My grandfather’s older son is still alive and has three daughters. Would I have a legal claim to my grandfather’s property?

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Law Forum › Category: Property › My grandfather had two sons and three daughters. Sadly, his younger son passed away in a car accident in 2007. I am his only son, and the only grandson in the family. My grandfather’s older son is still alive and has three daughters. Would I have a legal claim to my grandfather’s property?
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Apni Law Staff asked 2 months ago

My grandfather had two sons and three daughters. Sadly, his younger son passed away in a car accident in 2007. I am his only son, and the only grandson in the family. My grandfather’s older son is still alive and has three daughters. Would I have a legal claim to my grandfather’s property?

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 months ago

Under the Hindu Succession Act, you, being your grandfather’s grandson and his son’s only heir, have a legal claim to his property. The property will be divided equally between you and your grandfather’s surviving son, with the three daughters inheriting an equal share collectively.

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