I had a query about hindu succession laws. My brother died in a car accident a decade ago. My grandfather died recently and it has come to be known that my grandfather had slated 10% of the house he owned in my deceased brothers name. Currently the family is looking to sell this property. Since my decesased brother was unmarried, with no children and had no will, who is his successor? He is surivived by his mother, his father, another brother and myself. I would like to think our mother is the successor but I am also hearing that its both the mother and father. Who is the successor? Just the mother, both the mother & father or the mother, father and both siblings? Furthermore, how does the rigthful successor obtain documentary proof (succession certificate?) of her/his/their status as successors?
Finally, is there any inheritance tax to be paid on what the successor shall receive from the proceeds from the sale of the property? If yes, how much and how is it calculated?
Looking forward to a correct and clear reply to this situation.
Kindly help.
