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Claiming deceased's assets
A family member passed away without a will, and banks or financial institutions are asking for a Succession Certificate to release funds.
4 steps 3 documents ~4 min read District Civil Court
The law
Section 372 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925.
Your remedy
A legal certificate establishing you as the rightful heir to claim the debts and securities.
Steps to take
Documents to gather
Where to go
District Civil Court.
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