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Legal Heir Certificate
Establishes the rightful heirs, used for transferring assets and claims.
NRI Property Succession
Transfer Inherited Property in India as an NRI
Move inherited Indian property into your name, cleanly.
Inherited Indian property has to be formally transferred before you can hold, let or sell it. We prove heirship, complete mutation and handle FEMA, so the title reaches you without you flying back.
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What We Handle
The documents and services we handle
Inherited Indian property can need several documents. We handle whichever your situation requires, all from one place.
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Succession Certificate
A court certificate for the deceased's debts, securities and movable assets.
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Probate
Court validation of a Will, often required for property when a Will was made abroad.
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Settlement Deed
Transfers property among family by settlement, a clean alternative to disputes.
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Gift Deed
Transfers property or funds as a gift, for property or cash, correctly stamped.
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Mutation & Title
Records you as the owner in municipal and land records after succession.
Can an NRI Inherit Property in India?
Yes. Indian law places no restriction on an NRI or OCI cardholder inheriting property in India, whether under a Will or through intestate succession. FEMA Section 6(5) allows a person resident outside India to hold property inherited from a person resident in India without needing RBI approval. The one distinction worth knowing is agricultural land, plantations and farmhouses: an NRI cannot buy these, but can inherit them.
What Is NRI Property Succession
From the deceased's name into yours
NRI property succession is the process of formally transferring inherited Indian property into your name. It involves proving heirship, completing mutation in municipal records, and meeting FEMA rules on what you can hold.
FEMA 1999 governs what NRIs can hold when inheriting Indian property.
Quick Facts
Governing Law
FEMA 1999 + Succession Act
Heirship
Certificate or probate
Records
Mutation required
Done remotely
Yes, via a PoA
Outcome
Clean, transferable title
Who This Is For
Situations where succession help matters
If any of these describe you, getting the succession right early saves years of difficulty.
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You inherited a share
You are one of several heirs and need your share formally established.
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The owner left no Will
Your relative passed away intestate, so heirship must be proved.
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You want to sell
You plan to sell inherited property once the title is clear.
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Title is unclear
The property is still in the deceased's name and mutation is pending.
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Co-heirs are involved
Several heirs need the transfer handled cleanly.
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You hold it long term
You want to keep the property and let it out long term.
The Process
How succession is completed
From proving you are an heir to a clean, transferable title.
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Establish heirship
We prove who the legal heirs are.
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Obtain certificate
Probate or a heirship certificate, as needed.
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Mutation
We record you as owner in municipal records.
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Hold or sell
You receive a clean, transferable title.
What you get at the end
When the process is complete, here is what you walk away with.
Clean titleThe property recorded in your name.
FEMA complianceHolding within the rules.
Sale readyA title you can sell, let or hold.
Done remotelyMost steps completed via a PoA, without travel.
Master Comparison
Testate vs intestate succession
How inheritance plays out with a Will versus without one. The smoother path is highlighted.
| Intestate (no Will) | Testate (with Will) | |
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| Who decides heirs | Indian personal law | The Will |
| Document needed | Legal heir or succession certificate | Probate, in some cases |
| Speed | Slower, more steps | Faster, clearer |
| Dispute risk | Higher among co-heirs | Lower |
| Best outcome | Avoid where possible | Recommended |
What Is Included
Everything the succession covers
- Establishing heirship through the correct certificate or probate
- Guidance on FEMA rules for holding
- Mutation to record you as owner in municipal records
- Coordination among co-heirs where there are several
- Valuation and documentation for any sale
- A clear route to hold, let or sell once title is clean
What you can expect
Heirship established
FEMA compliance
Mutation completed
One point of contact
FAQ
Common questions
Yes. An NRI can hold inherited Indian property jointly, subject to FEMA rules on the type of property.
A PAN is needed for tax filings, mutation and any sale, so obtaining one early makes the succession and any later sale much smoother.
Yes. Inherited property can be gifted or sold to another eligible person, subject to FEMA rules and the correct documentation.
Debts are generally settled from the estate before distribution. A succession certificate is often used to deal with the deceased's debts and securities.
It varies by state and municipality, from a few weeks to a few months. We prepare the application correctly to avoid repeated rejections.
Yes. With a Power of Attorney, a trusted person in India can complete most succession steps on your behalf without you travelling.
Get Started
Start your property succession
Share your situation and we will map the succession path and handle the transfer end to end.
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