My grandmother passed away leaving behind a handwritten will, not registered or legally proven, where she distributed her property to her four daughters-in-law. She had five sons and three daughters, but the will explicitly states her daughters have no claim to the property. Her fifth son has already received his share. Now, the four daughters-in-law wish to sell the property. Is it legally possible to sell the property based on this will?

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Law Forum › Category: Property › My grandmother passed away leaving behind a handwritten will, not registered or legally proven, where she distributed her property to her four daughters-in-law. She had five sons and three daughters, but the will explicitly states her daughters have no claim to the property. Her fifth son has already received his share. Now, the four daughters-in-law wish to sell the property. Is it legally possible to sell the property based on this will?
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Apni Law Staff asked 9 months ago

My grandmother passed away leaving behind a handwritten will, not registered or legally proven, where she distributed her property to her four daughters-in-law. She had five sons and three daughters, but the will explicitly states her daughters have no claim to the property. Her fifth son has already received his share. Now, the four daughters-in-law wish to sell the property. Is it legally possible to sell the property based on this will?

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Apni Law Staff answered 9 months ago

The handwritten will, though not registered, can be legally valid in India. However, its enforceability depends on its content and if it complies with the Indian Succession Act. Since the will explicitly excludes daughters, it may be challenged by them in court, potentially hindering the sale.

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