Navigating inheritance in India often involves two critical documents: thesuccession certificate and thelegal heir certificate. Though both relate to a deceased person’s estate, they serve distinct ...

Chennai: If there is no other proof, legal heir certificates can be given based on five affidavits from persons known to the family, including neighbours and relatives, Madras high court has ruled.

Chennai: In the absence of an adoption deed necessary for issuing a legal heir certificate to the adopted persons, authorities should consider other relevant documents and take a decision, Madras high ...

CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has ruled that legal heir certificates can be issued to adopted children even without the adoption deed if the other proofs to substantiate the claim are available. The ...