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IS AN AGREEMENT WITH WIDOW OF YOUNGER BROTHER WOULD BE VALID ?


11-Apr-2026 (In Property Law)
DEAR SIR I HAVE AN OLD HOUSE WHICH IS STILL IN THE NAME OF MY FATHER WHOH EXPIRED IN 2013 AND MY MOTHER WAS ALSO LEFT US IN 2011 . I AM THE ELDER SON OF MY FATHER AND I HAD A YOUNGER BROTHER WHO GOT EXPIRED ON 31.12.2025 . WIDOW OF MY YOUNGER BROTHER WANTS VALUE OF HALF OF THE HOUSE AND WANT LEAVE THE HOUSE , NOW WE HAVE DECIDED TO MAKE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN ME AND HER AND AS PER AGREEMENT I WILL PAY VALUE OF HALF PORTION OF HOUSE . WEATHER THIS AGREMENT WOULD BE VALID IN FUTURE FOR ANY COURT?
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Answer #1
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No, a simple written agreement is not legally valid to transfer property. Even if you pay your sister-in-law the money, she could legally claim her share of the house again in the future. ​To safely get full ownership, you must execute and register a Relinquishment Deed (Release Deed) at the sub-registrar's office. You also need to legally update the property records from your late father's name to yours. ​Please contact me. I can help you draft the correct deed and get it officially registered so your property is completely secure
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Answer #2
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yes this agreement is valid make sure that it is registered and there is proper reference of the issue in the agreement and also there is a legal consensus between the parties and this will be the valid contract and enforceable in the court of law
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Answer #3
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you have to follow the proper procedure to do the same but you need to do the proper paper work so that you may not face any hassle in the near future., and for more details you can contact me in my office it will be more practical to give you any suggestion and remedy if you meet me
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Answer #4
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Yes, such settlement can be made legally valid if it is properly drafted and registered. Since the property is still in your late father’s name and your younger brother’s share has devolved upon his widow, it is advisable to execute a proper Relinquishment Deed / Family Settlement Deed after payment of the agreed amount. The deed should clearly mention that after receiving the consideration amount, she will relinquish all her rights and future claims over the property. The document should preferably be registered before the Sub-Registrar with witnesses and payment proof. For proper legal drafting and complete guidance regarding mutation, legal heirship and registration process, you may discuss the matter personally at District Court Chhatarpur
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