Succession Certificate

About this service

Banks and companies ask for a succession certificate before releasing a deceased person's deposits, shares or other movable assets when there is no nominee or will. The petition is filed in the civil court and published for objections. Court fee, stamp duty and government fees are extra, at actuals.

What you get

• Petition under the Indian Succession Act
• Consent affidavits of other legal heirs
• Filing and newspaper publication
• Appearances until the certificate is granted

How it works

1. 1

   Heirs and assets

   We list the heirs and the assets to be claimed.

2. 2

   Petition filed

   With consents of the other heirs.

3. 3

   Publication

   Notice published; objection period runs.

4. 4

   Certificate

   Granted by the court for the banks to act on.

Documents you will need

• Death certificate
• Details of the debts/securities (bank statements, share certificates)
• Family tree / legal heir details with ID proofs
• No-objection affidavits from other heirs

Scans or clear photographs are fine. The lawyer handling your matter will tell you if anything else is needed once they have seen your papers.