Versha Jain
It is a legal document certifying a deceased person's rightful heirs.
After obtaining the death certificate, a legal heir certificate is issued by the taluk or the tahsildar office or a district civil court.
The eligible applicant must produce the deceased person's death certificate and identification proof to obtain the certificate.
After completing all formalities, it takes 30-45 days to obtain the certificate.
A legal heir certificate is required to settle insurance claims, bank accounts, receive pensions of a deceased employee, etc.
If someone dies without a will, their assets will be passed to their legal heirs under the Hindu Succession Act 1956.
A legal heir certificate can help avoid family disputes over the diseased person's possessions.
The certificate is necessary for insurance settlements, bank account closures, investments, legal heir transfers, electricity and phone connection transfers, house tax payments, etc.
Compiled By Himani Verma