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How to get a succession certificate


24-Apr-2023 (In Documentation Law)
Hi My father died 7 years back in Gurgaon and now we have moved to kolkata. We are trying to get succession certificate from kolkata for our Demat account. It’s been more than 2 years that we are struggling to get a certificate. Does it take this much time? Or is it because we have moved cities?
Answers (7)

Answer #1
783 votes
In which state you are from?
To get the succession certificate fees depends on the lawyer. To get succession certificate you will have to file a petition under succession act, for that you will have to produce the documents for which you want succession and legal heir certificate is necessary.
Answer #2
816 votes
You have to file a suit in P and SC for obtaining succession certificate along with documents and by giving paper publication showing that u r successor to your parents and if any objections does not come or anybody filing vakalath then u will be getting it. Contact any Advocate for it.
Answer #3
651 votes
You have to file a petition before the district court seeking succession certificate. The court fee is fixed and you have to pay 33000 after the court passes the judgment by way of the demand draft. Court fee for movable and immovable are different
Answer #4
856 votes
Sir, taking out a succession certificate hardly takes 3/4 months... or atmost 6 months. I would advise you to change your lawyer as taking out a succession certificate does not take 2 years. Please call if you have further questions.
Answer #5
562 votes
It usually takes a year if a lawyer is diligently working at the best interest of the client, 2 years, what is your present lawyer doing, which court is it being filed that you are being taken on a joy ride.
Answer #6
980 votes
Sir/Ma'am,

It depends on the various factors of a case how to determine it, and then the court at which it is brought, also the factors present in the matter and type of case, all determine the time in a pending case. Your complexity of matter also may be the reason for delay. It is best to seek advice after consulting directly with all papers.
Answer #7
924 votes
It is the Counselor who issues certificate for heirship based on an affidavit before a First Class Magistrate. The practise is being followed in West Bengal. No Councillor will issue a certificate based on a death certificate issued in Gurgaon.

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