Legal Question in Real Estate Law in India

If the owner of the house passes away without writing the house in anybody's name, can the house be changed into his wife's name by showing the death certificate of the owner.


Asked on 9/21/09, 5:11 am

5 Answers from Attorneys
KAMAL GROVER

yes but depends upon other conditions.

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Answered on 9/21/09, 5:22 am
Prof.Somnath Mukherjee s.mukherjee associates,09874053359

No , if the other legal heirs are present

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Answered on 9/21/09, 11:31 am
RAJIV GUPTA (Cell: +91 9811284735) [email protected]

i agree with Mr. Mukerjee. the house cannot be mutated in the name of wife unless she obtains NOC from other legal heirs. in case any of them objects to mutation, the house has to be partitioned by metes and bounds.

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Answered on 9/21/09, 12:47 pm
Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

I agree with the above opinion.

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Answered on 9/21/09, 4:44 pm
Shrichand Nahar S.V.Nahar, Advocate

Yes, if wife is the only legal heir of deceased owner.

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Answered on 9/22/09, 1:01 am


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