Reading: My husband received a gift deed for a property from his father, who was the sole owner. The property is roughly the size of a typical urban plot. His father gifted half the property to me 30 years ago. His mother is very close to her daughter and granddaughter. My husband pays his parents Rs. 9,000 every month from his bank account, and his father receives a monthly pension. Is it possible for his mother to file a case claiming that the property was purchased using funds from her daughter and her husband, and that they are entitled to half of the registered property? What should I do?

My husband received a gift deed for a property from his father, who was the sole owner. The property is roughly the size of a typical urban plot. His father gifted half the property to me 30 years ago. His mother is very close to her daughter and granddaughter. My husband pays his parents Rs. 9,000 every month from his bank account, and his father receives a monthly pension. Is it possible for his mother to file a case claiming that the property was purchased using funds from her daughter and her husband, and that they are entitled to half of the registered property? What should I do?

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Law Forum › Category: Property › My husband received a gift deed for a property from his father, who was the sole owner. The property is roughly the size of a typical urban plot. His father gifted half the property to me 30 years ago. His mother is very close to her daughter and granddaughter. My husband pays his parents Rs. 9,000 every month from his bank account, and his father receives a monthly pension. Is it possible for his mother to file a case claiming that the property was purchased using funds from her daughter and her husband, and that they are entitled to half of the registered property? What should I do?

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Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago

My husband received a gift deed for a property from his father, who was the sole owner. The property is roughly the size of a typical urban plot. His father gifted half the property to me 30 years ago. His mother is very close to her daughter and granddaughter. My husband pays his parents Rs. 9,000 every month from his bank account, and his father receives a monthly pension. Is it possible for his mother to file a case claiming that the property was purchased using funds from her daughter and her husband, and that they are entitled to half of the registered property? What should I do?

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

While your husband’s mother could technically file a case claiming partial ownership based on financial contributions, the burden of proof rests heavily on her. Since the property is registered in your husband’s name, and you have a gift deed for half, it’s crucial to have strong documentation to support the ownership history and demonstrate the source of funds. Consult a lawyer to understand the legal ramifications and protect your interests.