India: Distribution of property after death without will
The property of the deceased person is distributed to the beneficiaries according to the will. In the event that a person dies intestate, i.e. without leaving a will, his/her property would be distributed to the beneficiaries. However, in the event that a person dies without leaving any will (i.e. The Hindu Succession Act regulates succession for Jain, Buddhist, Sikh, and Hindu families. Muslims are governed under the Muslim Law, and Christians by the Indian Succession Act. In this article, we will discover the manner of distribution of assets in case of death of Hindu/Jain/Sikh/Buddhist i.e. The Hindu Succession Act governs those who die intestate. death without a will. The rules that govern the distribution and administration of assets in cases of intestate deaths of females are different to those for males under the Hindu Succession Act. Below are details on the way assets are distributed for both male and females. Intestate Succession for the Death o...