Service
Recover your share of inherited Indian property.
Succession certificates, will probate, partition suits and ancestral property recovery — represented in Indian courts on your behalf, with you contributing only a signature and a few video calls.
Inheritance disputes are the slowest, most emotionally exhausting category of NRI legal matter — and the most expensive to delay. Co-heirs in India often occupy, lease or even sell ancestral property in your absence, banking on the assumption that you won't fly back to contest it.
Our advocates represent NRIs in succession, will probate and partition matters across India. With a properly drafted Power of Attorney, the entire matter is handled in your absence — from succession certificate to partition decree to physical possession.
Who this service is for
- NRIs whose share of ancestral property is occupied by relatives
- NRIs needing a succession certificate or probate of a parent's will
- Families seeking partition of jointly held property
- NRIs contesting an alleged gift deed or relinquishment deed
What we do, step by step
Succession certificate / Letter of Administration
We file for a succession certificate (for movable assets like bank accounts and shares) or a Letter of Administration / probate (for immovable property), with all required heir-affidavits and newspaper notices.
Will probate and challenge
Probate of a will in major cities is mandatory before you can act on it. We file probate petitions and, where needed, contest a forged or coerced will with handwriting expert and witness evidence.
Partition suit
For unpartitioned ancestral property, we file a partition suit, secure an injunction to freeze any sale or construction, and pursue final decree and physical possession.
Challenge to gift / relinquishment / settlement deeds
Common tactic: a parent is induced to gift the property to one sibling in their final years. We challenge such deeds on grounds of undue influence, fraud and lack of free consent.
Mesne profits and rent recovery
Compensation for the period of unauthorised occupation by co-heirs is recovered as part of the partition decree.
Typical timeline
- Week 1Free consultation; review of title chain, heirs, will and any deeds executed.
- Week 2–3Power of Attorney drafted, apostilled and registered.
- Month 2Succession / probate / partition petition filed; injunction obtained.
- Month 3–18Hearings represented on your behalf; monthly status report shared.
- On decreeMutation, possession and any sale or repatriation handled.
Phase-based advocate fees with a written quote upfront — no surprise billing. Free 30-minute consultation to scope the matter.
Frequently asked questions
Can an NRI file a partition suit in India without coming back?
Yes. With a properly drafted Power of Attorney, your advocate can file, appear, lead evidence and argue the matter end to end. You may need to depose by video conference for one or two hearings.
What is the difference between a succession certificate and a Letter of Administration?
A succession certificate is for movable assets like bank balances, fixed deposits and shares. A Letter of Administration / probate is needed for immovable property and to act on a will.
How long do partition cases typically take?
Contested partition suits typically run 18–36 months in trial court. Uncontested family-settled partitions can be completed in 2–4 months via a registered partition deed, which we always attempt first.
Can a forged or coerced will be challenged?
Yes. We have challenged wills successfully on grounds of suspicious circumstances, undue influence and forgery, supported by handwriting expert evidence and attesting-witness cross-examination.
Talk to our NRI desk — free 30-minute consultation
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