Yes. Illegitimate children that are born form a man and a woman out of wedlock or they are not married will be considered as legal heirs.
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Is a second wife a legal heir?
Yes. If the second wife of the deceased is married legally under the provisions of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, then she will be considered as the legal heir of the deceased Provided, the deceased first wife is dead, or his first marriage has been dissolved legally by passing an order of divorce. However, It is to be noted that the children from the first wife will also be termed as the deceased’s legal heir along with the wife the second wife’s children.
Who is a legal heir when the deceased person does not have children, a spouse or parents?
Generally, the spouse, parents and children of the deceased’s person will be considered as the immediate legal heirs. However, if the deceased does not have any of the aforesaid legal heirs, then his or her grandchildren will be the legal heirs. In case, the deceased does not have grandchildren either, then the brothers or sisters of the deceased will be the legal heirs.
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.
Do Banks and NBFC’s provide Home Loan or Loan against Property for “Lal Dora” areas?
Generally, most of Non-Banking Financial Institutions and Banks do not provide home loan or loan against property for Lal Dora properties or land. However, there are a few of them, who can provide loan on the said properties.
What are the necessary documents to get “Lal Dora” certificate?
The following are some of the necessary documents required to get the “Lal Dora” certificate;
• Application form duly signed by the applicant
• Application form containing the details of Owner of the Property, Details of the property, Khasra No.
• An Affidavit mentioning the details of the property, Name of the Owner of the property/land, Khasra No of the land/property, the purpose of obtaining the Lal Dora Certificate
• Aksh Sizra of the land
• A copy of the Ration Card
• A Copy of Khatoni
Where I can get “Lal Dora” certificate?
The “Lal Dora” certificate can be obtained from the office of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate in the relevant jurisdiction where the Lal Dora or Lal Lakir property is located.
What is the growth potential of properties on Lal Dora land?
With the rise in the prices of lands in the authorized areas and low prices in the Lal Dora areas, there are several redevelopment projects that may come up in future, and the number of such projects is increasing day by day. Thus, there is a possibility of a rise in the capital values of Lal Dora properties.