Ever wondered what the natural heir laws for property are in India. Here is a consolidated list as per the diverse religious laws in India.
Hindhu, Sikh, Jain or Buddist
Male :
- Widow ( or) widoows collectively to mother.
- Mother.
- Sons & Daughters
- Sons, Daughters and Widow of each pre-deceased son.
- Sons, Daughters and widow of each pre- deceased son of each pre-deceased son.
- 6.Sons and daughters of each pre-deceased daughter.
Female:
- Sons
- Daughters
- Children of each pre-deceased son or daughter
- Husband
In case of Minors:
Natural guardian is Father, after the father’s death Mother of the Minor
(or)
In case of Minor is a Married girl her Husband will act as Natural guardian
Muslims
Male:
1.Widow or Widows
2.Sons and Daughters
3.Father and Mother
If no Son is there:
1.Widow or Widows
2.Daughters
3.Father and Mother
4.Brothers and Sisters
Female:
1.Husband
2.Sons and Daughters
3.Father and Mother
Incase there is no Son:
1.Husband
2.Sons and Daughters
3.Father and Mother
4.Brothers and Sisters
In case of Minors:
Father of the Minor, After father’s death the father’s father ,and after the latter’s death executor of fathers will and failing him, the executors of paternal grand fathers will sign the documents.
Christian or Jew
Male :
1.Widow
2.Sons and Daughters
3.Children of pre-deceased son or daughter.
If no children or grand children:
1.Widows
2.Father
Female:
1.Husband
2.Sons and daughters
3.Children of pre-deceased son or daughter.
If no children or grand children:
1.Husband
2.Father
Incase of minors:
Father, and after father’s death Mother is a Natural Guardian.
For minor married girl:
Husband
Parsi
Male:
1.Widow
2.Sons and Daughters
3.Widows of the pr-deceased sons
4.Children of each pre-deceased son or daughter
5.Father and Mother
Female:
1.Husband
2.Sons and daughters
3.Widows of each pre-deceased Sons
4.Children of each pre-deceased Son or Daughter
Incase of no Children:
1.Husband
2.Father and Mother