Legal heir and succession certificate help for Kerala families

After a death, banks, companies and the land office ask for proof of who the heirs are. We find every asset, apply for the legal heir certificate through e-District, coordinate the succession certificate with your lawyer where needed, and get each claim paid or transferred.

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Who it is for

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Families handling a parent's estate

NRIs claiming assets in Kerala from abroad

Widows and widowers dealing with banks and insurers

Families where there is no will

What is included

Everything handled for you

Search for bank accounts, deposits, demat, mutual funds, insurance, PF and property

Legal heir certificate application and follow-up

Succession certificate with your lawyer, where required

Claims with banks, depositories, fund houses and insurers

Property mutation in the heirs' names

Tax on inherited assets explained

How it works

Five simple steps

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Asset search and document list
Certificates applied for
Claims filed and followed up
Assets transferred to heirs

From S$300 Fixed fee, agreed before we start. Taxes extra.

Answers

Questions families ask

Who issues a legal heir certificate in Kerala?

The Revenue Department. You apply through e-District or an Akshaya centre; the village officer verifies and the Tahsildar issues it.

When is a succession certificate needed?

Usually for debts and securities such as shares, bonds and larger bank balances. It is issued by a civil court.

Can an NRI apply from abroad?

Yes, with a power of attorney to a family member or to us, and documents attested where required.

Guides

Legal Heir Certificate in Kerala: Documents, Process and UsesRead the guide Nominee vs Legal Heir in India: Who Really Gets the Money?Read the guide Who Inherits a Hindu Man's Property Without a Will? (Section 8 Explained)Read the guide Free succession plannerSee who inherits without a will

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Last reviewed November 2026 by Karun Reji, Chartered Accountant (India). General information, not legal advice.

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