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Indian Inheritence problems if US citizen?

I am eligible to apply for citizenship in the US and wish to do so, but before I do I had a few questions. If I become a US citizen will I encounter problems with any inheritence (property, money, etc...) that my parents plan to leave me after they pass away? Will I be taxed at a higher rate than a citizen of India? Do you forsee any other issues? I also plan on applying for an OCI card after I become a US citizen. Will this make a difference? Thank you in advance for you help and advice!


Asked on 2/01/07, 9:26 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Sarosh Bastawala ADVOCATE - SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

Re: Indian Inheritence problems if US citizen?

NO it will make no difference at all.

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Answered on 2/01/07, 9:35 am

Re: Indian Inheritence problems if US citizen?

There will be no change or effect to your right of inheritence and your tax liability will be same as of an Indian citizen.so, go ahead.

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Answered on 2/01/07, 11:27 am
Prabhat Shroff Shroff & Company

Re: Indian Inheritence problems if US citizen?

Your adopting US Citizenship will neither debar you from inheritence nor to higher taxation. You will be free to acquire properties in India, as and when you may so wish

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Answered on 2/02/07, 11:43 pm


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