Shweta 28 December 2016

Sale of undivided inherited property out of legal necessity

erson A died intestate. Hence names of his three sons B, C and D in respect of his self acquired house were mutated ingovt record. However son C went missing. Leaving dependent wife and children . One daughter is of marriageable age and sons are still studying. for benefit of dependents of missing son, whether house can be sold by other brothers giving share to dependants of missing persons?

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Anirudha (Advocate) 28 December 2016

You may have to first declare the person missing / dead and get rights to the wife to represent the children (I am assuming they are minors.). Then you can sell.