How to obtain a Legal Heir certificate in Rajasthan?
2 Nov, 2023 . 5 min read

How to obtain a Legal Heir certificate in Rajasthan?

When a person passes away, they leave behind assets and liabilities that his/her family member acquires as per the succession laws. But if a person dies intestate, their heir is required to obtain a legal heir certificate. A legal heir certificate refers to a document that certifies a person to be entitled to acquire the deceased's assets.

Here is how to obtain a legal heir certificate in Rajasthan. 

Eligibility to obtain a legal heir certificate in Rajasthan

Here are the persons who can apply for a legal heir certificate

  • Spouse of the deceased person.
  • Children of the deceased person.
  • Parents of the deceased person. 

Documents required to obtain a legal heir certificate in Rajasthan

To obtain a legal heir certificate you are required to have the following documents 

  • Death certificate of the person
  • Your Identification cards
  • Ration card
  • Properly filed application form

Process of obtaining a legal heir certificate in Rajasthan

  • You need to visit the Tahasildar or Taluk office nearest to your residence. You can also take the help of a lawyer to obtain the certificate.
  • You will receive an application form. Fill out the details like name, address, etc., as required by the form.
  • Once you have completed the form, attach all the required documents with the application form.
  • Submit the form. You are also required to attach a stamp of the rupees 2 with the form. 
  • Your application is then verified by the taluk officer and revenue inspector. After the verification is completed, you will be issued the legal heir certificate.

Normally, the process of obtaining a legal heir certificate takes about 30 days. But if the process is delayed then you must get in contact with the Revenue division officer.  So this was the process of how you can obtain a legal heir certificate in Rajasthan. However, the process can be time-consuming, and lengthy. The best way to avoid such a situation is to write a Will. Through a Will, you can ensure your family does not have to fight a lengthy court battle to acquire your assets. One such way you can write a Will is by choosing AasaanWill.  Through AasaanWill’s easy-to-use platform, you can submit your details within 20-25 minutes. Once done, AasaanWill provides the draft through email. When your Will is finalized, AasaanWill guides you through the signing instructions and your Will becomes legally valid. Additionally, AasaanWill provides you with the notarization and registration of your Will as well. 

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