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Sathish   07 April 2025

Release deed or will for father's property

Hi, I would appreciate some help in the partition suit filed by my sister by falsely using my mother's signature. Mother came to court and admitted this in front of judge. Let me explain.

Father died intestate in 1986 with property he obtained via partition (not self- acquired) leaving behind his widow (my mother), daughter (my sister) and myself (son). I helped father in construction of ground floor and completed the construction since he died mid-way during contruction period (heart attack). I later built the house on first floor where my mother and i reside when i'm in India. Sister got married and has lived with husband from even before start of construction. Now sister has filed a partition suit under my Mother's name. Mother has never had any contact with her alleged counsel and sister was guiding and paying. False case is one issue. 

Now the issue is partition rights. Does my sister have any claim to the property or any part of it? It is difficult to prove i built property except for witnesses (circumstantial) since no receipts from 1986. Further, Sister (defandant 2) is no-show, can my mother give a release deed (registered) for her share of the property to me. Will this be valid, binding and irrevocable? I will give in writting mother can stay there as long she wants without hinderance.  Not sure what to do about sister since she is not co-operating and claims she has share. WILL from mother is another option but that can be changed and challenged i believe. Please advise best course of action. Getting different opinions and unsure. 

Multiple questions, please oblige.


Thank You.



 4 Replies

Dr. J C Vashista (Advocate )     07 April 2025

You have queried, that,  "Does my sister have any claim to the property or any part of it?"

Ans: Of course she has a share in the intestate property left behind by your deceased father.

Multiple queries have to be dealt individually and 

You will have to consult and engage a local prudent lawyer to pursue entire case file, analyse, form strategy to contest the partition suit stated to have filed by your sister.

R.K Nanda (Advocate)     07 April 2025

Consult local lawyer for proper legal guidance. 

T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Advocate)     07 April 2025

Your sister has a right for her share in the property.

Your mother can very well relinquish her rights in the property in your favor.

If a suit for partition suit  is filed on behalf of your mother then your mother should appear before court and inform court that she has not filed it and it was fraudulently filed by your sister hence she can withdraw the suit 

Ramesh Chandran   07 April 2025

Your sister is entitled to a share of the property, but her claim can be contested if based on fraud. Your mother can transfer her share to you via a registered release deed, which is binding and irrevocable. A Will can be changed, so the release deed is a safer option. It’s important to consult a deed lawyer to challenge the fraudulent partition suit legally.


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