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Query regarding Land on my late father's name


12-Sep-2023 (In Property Law)
Hello sir/madam Good morning. My self Ramesh and i have a below mentioned problem. My father died 10 years ago and he has 4 acres land on his name. I have my mother, unmarried younger sister and married younger brother. My sister's age is about 40 years and she is not marrying for her silly personal reasons and now she is planning to marry any one who is not capable to protect and maintain her but she is asking 2 acres from my father's land as a dowry. My mother changed her mind by each others words and planning to sell some of my father's land. Can my mother sell the land on my father's name without our decision or signature legally ? Please advice on this issue for us. Thanks in advance.
Answers (1)

Answer #1
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Hi
Since your father has not left behind any will, the 4acre property will vest with you, your mother, your sister and brother in equal shares.
so technically each one of you is entitled to 1 acre each.
In the event of your sister getting married, then you , your mother and brother will have to bear the marriage expenses.
Your mother cannot sell the land with out the signature of any of the legal heirs. all the legal heirs (you, your mother, your sister and brother) will need to sign the sale deed/gift deed for the deed to be valid.

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