Can I inherit my grandparents' property if my mother is untraceable?
My mother left me when I was 2 years old, and she has been untraceable ever since. I tried to contact her, but she is completely unreachable. My parents divorced in 2010. I was raised by my grandparents, who took care of me. My father visited me occasionally as he worked in another city. My father played an equal role in my upbringing. Now that my grandparents have passed away, can I be the legal heir to the property that belonged to my grandfather and grandmother?
Yes, you can be the legal heir to your grandparents' property. Under Hindu Succession Act, if your grandparents died intestate (without a will), their property would first devolve to their children (your father), and since you are your father's child, you have inheritance rights through him for your paternal grandparents' property.
Under Hindu Succession Law, if your grandparents passed away without a will, their property first goes to their legal heirs which includes your mother also. Since she is untraceable, her share still exists unless she is legally declared dead . You can file a suit for succession in the civil court and claim inheritance as a dependent and prove your close relationship with your grandparents. Consulting a lawyer will help you take the right legal steps to secure your share.
If your grandparents' property is ancestral, you may have a claim as their legal heir, even if your mother is untraceable. If the property is self-acquired, your father would typically inherit it, but you may have a claim if he does not. You can apply to the court for a declaration of your mother's presumed death if she has been missing for years. Consult a lawyer for a detailed legal opinion and next steps. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.
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