Who inherits a Hindu man's property if he dies without a will?

Under section 8 of the Hindu Succession Act, his Class I heirs share equally: widow, sons, daughters and mother each take one share. Father and siblings inherit only if there is no Class I heir.

How is a Christian's property divided without a will in India?

Under the Indian Succession Act, the spouse takes one-third and the children share two-thirds equally. With no children, the spouse takes half and the rest goes to the father, or else to the mother and siblings.

Does this apply to ancestral property?

No. The planner covers self-acquired property. Ancestral or joint family property, customs and foreign assets follow other rules.

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Covers self-acquired property of a person who dies without a will. Legally adopted children count as sons or daughters; a divorced spouse does not inherit. Not covered: ancestral (joint family) property, property already covered by a will, gift or beneficial nomination, step-children, marriages under the Special Marriage Act, Parsi and Shia law, and assets abroad, which follow that country's rules.

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This tool gives a general picture under Indian succession law for planning conversations. It is not legal advice; property type, customs, wills and foreign law can change the result.

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