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When a person dies intestate (without leaving a will), the transfer of certain assets to the heirs of the deceased requires a legal heir certificate, and in a few States a probate, in order to establish their claim.
Mumbai-based lawyer Siddhartha Shah says “A number of other documents such as legal heir certificate may be procured, as an alternative to a succession certificate, for the purpose of establishing an inheritance or aiding in the transfer of assets from the deceased. It is comparatively easier to obtain it”.
Mr Shah explained “In some cases, a legal heir certificate may be used in the place of a succession certificate merely because family is able to obtain a legal heir certificate conveniently and quickly. Usually, families first apply for a legal heir certificate and in the event a legal heir certificate is not accepted by the relevant authority for some reason, then a succession certificate is applied for”.