Father died left no will but was a benifitiary in his sisters will
20-Jun-2023 (In Wills / Trusts Law)
My aunt, who had made a will and named my father as the beneficiary of a property.
now my father is dead. He has not left a will.
I would like to know who will inherit the property mentioned above, I or my aunts children?
I am a Hindu.
Section 105(1) in The Indian Succession Act, 1925
Query peruse. As per Section 105 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 (1) If the legatee does not survive the testator, the legacy cannot take effect, but shall lapse and form part of the residue of the testator’s property, unless it appears by the Will that the testator intended that it should go to some other person.
Since your father died before the testator (Your Aunt) the legacy lapses. For further consultancy and legal services you may contact us.
Query peruse. As per Section 105 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 (1) If the legatee does not survive the testator, the legacy cannot take effect, but shall lapse and form part of the residue of the testator’s property, unless it appears by the Will that the testator intended that it should go to some other person.
Since your father died before the testator (Your Aunt) the legacy lapses. For further consultancy and legal services you may contact us.
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