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Evidence for Inheritance / Will Dispute
- Original will or copyCriticalOriginal will of the deceased, or a certified copy if the original is with someone else or in court
- Death certificateCriticalOfficial death certificate of the deceased from the municipal authority or hospital
- Legal heir certificateCriticalLegal heir certificate from the Tehsildar or a succession certificate from the civil court
- Property documents of the deceasedAll property documents, bank account details, fixed deposits, and investment records of the deceased
- Family tree and relationship proofFamily tree showing all legal heirs, along with relationship proof such as birth certificates or marriage certificates
- Previous partition deed (if any)Any earlier partition deed, family settlement, or agreement showing how property was divided previously
- Witness to the willContact details and statements of witnesses who were present when the will was signed and executed
Be careful
- Get a legal heir certificate from the Tehsildar or Revenue Authority.
- A will must be probated in some states (like Maharashtra and West Bengal) before it can be enforced.
- Do not sign any property papers without consulting a lawyer.