Is a married daughter a legal heir?

Yes. Both married and unmarried daughters will be considered legal heirs. They will have the same rights as that of a son according to the amendments made in the Hindu Succession Act in the year 2005.

Can legal heir certificate be applied online?

Yes, a legal heir certificate can be applied online. You can fill out the application form on the e-portal of a district of the relevant jurisdiction and attach all the required documents. Apart from that, the fees must be paid online while submission of the application forms. When the certificate is ready, it can be downloaded from the e-portal itself.

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