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Property claim by wife if husband goes missing over 7 years


16-Aug-2023 (In Property Law)
So my father is missing for over 7 years now and even after our best efforts we couldn't locate him . He has 2 properties in his name and as he is missing can the transfer of properties be done to his successors my mother as I have read if a person goes missing for over 7 years we can claim the property.
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Answer #1
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yes, you can seek. you have to file a declaration suit in the court of law seeking declaration that your is missing ( legal term - presumed death) and your mother and her children are his legal hiers.
have you filed a missing report with police.

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