One-third of his property shall belong to his widow-grand mother and the remaining two-thirds shall go to his children. When property is already sold she cannot claim share in property.
My grandfather died when my dad was child, my dad is elder brother and brought their sisters and brothers. My aunty got married in 1988 for her marriage expense my grandmother sold her property for my dad . Every brothers and grandmother have signed on the will but not mu aunty. After 28 years she is claming for property share. Since my aunty is married 1988 will this act be valid. And also can we ask for the money spend on her wedding.
Also wanted to let you know we are tamil Christians
One-third of his property shall belong to his widow-grand mother and the remaining two-thirds shall go to his children. When property is already sold she cannot claim share in property.
See if grand father made will for his property then your father is absolute owner of the property.
If grand father died intestate the aunt has right and all other legal heirs has to make relinquishment deed in favor of dad.
indian Christian law governed by Indian Succession act. if the father dies intestate then the daughter is entitled to get equal share in their property.
your father cannot claim any expenses of sister wedding.
There is nothing as ancestral property under Indian succession Act and property becomes self acquired inspite of the mode of acquisition.Men and women have equal rights in christian law of succession.
Since she's one of the legal heirs to her deceased father, and as she was not a party to the transfer of this property to your father, she is entitled to a share in the property, hence she can claim her share at any time.
Your father cannot demand the money spent on her marriage.