What happens to a father’s property in India if he passes away without a will, leaving behind a daughter and an adopted son? What if he writes a will leaving everything to his son without informing his daughter?

If a father dies intestate (without a will) in India, his property is divided equally between his daughter and adopted son according to the Hindu Succession Act. If he leaves a will leaving everything to his son, the daughter can challenge the will in court, proving it was not made with her knowledge and consent, potentially leading to a share of the property.