Our family consists of four brothers and three sisters, all married. We inherited land from our mother, who passed away a few years ago without leaving a will. She had acquired this land through inheritance herself. My brothers want to sell the land, but I’m wondering if my married sisters are entitled to a share of the property. If so, how much would each sister receive?

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Law Forum › Category: Property › Our family consists of four brothers and three sisters, all married. We inherited land from our mother, who passed away a few years ago without leaving a will. She had acquired this land through inheritance herself. My brothers want to sell the land, but I’m wondering if my married sisters are entitled to a share of the property. If so, how much would each sister receive?
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Apni Law Staff asked 5 months ago

Our family consists of four brothers and three sisters, all married. We inherited land from our mother, who passed away a few years ago without leaving a will. She had acquired this land through inheritance herself. My brothers want to sell the land, but I’m wondering if my married sisters are entitled to a share of the property. If so, how much would each sister receive?

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Apni Law Staff answered 5 months ago

Under the Hindu Succession Act, your married sisters are entitled to an equal share of the inherited property, just like your brothers. Since your mother acquired the land through inheritance, it will be divided equally among all her legal heirs, which includes your brothers and sisters.

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