Context: Our father paid for a property which was registered in the name 4 of the kids, it was a big piece of land. All the four kids then developed this piece of land into building plots and split among themselves a certain portion also went to the developer as a payment towards developing the land into plots. Question: Can any of the siblings lay a claim on other siblings plots for any of the reasons like inheritance (not sure if it will apply) , unfair split of the plots etc. I Question: If I, as a recipient of portion of the plots , further subdivide my portion of plots to my minor kids and wife, will that prevent any future claim from the next generation of the other siblings? PS: asking these quesitons for obvious reasons of safeguarding my portion of plots and making sure they are passed onto my next gen. Thanks in advance for your advice and inputs
How was the split of the property among the four kids done?
Was it through a registered deed of family settlement or a deed of partition?
In that case, your siblings cannot claim any share in your portion of property
The next generation cannot also claim any share in the property
not via deed of partition. New plots were individually registered with all the siblings. it was 6 acre land, some got 15 plots, some got 12. those that got 12 were compensated elsewhere. 2 out of 4 are daughters who have been married off. 2 sons also have other HUF agricultural ancestaral land that is not partitioned. Its only this 6 acres that has always been registered in siblings name from the beginning and has been divided amongst the kids. Also some of the plots that was with the siblings names (sons) and the developer has been further sold on to fund lifestyle, kids education etc. I hope this gives further context
You ought to enter into deed of family settlement for division of 6 acres to avoid legal disputes in future
If the siblings have got their respective shares by way of a registered deeds then it amounts to partition only and in that event one can not claim another's share anymore.
1. Registered Partition Deed or Sharing Agreement, executed by you and your siblings, with the Developer, prevents claims from other siblings.
2. When there's clear partition/sharing of the individual land/plots, by registered partition deed or sharing agreement between the developer and siblings, clearly demarcating the developer's and individual sibling, then no one, other than the allotted one, will have any right over the same property.
1️⃣ Can siblings claim each other’s plots?
✅ If the property was registered in all four siblings' names from the beginning, each sibling has absolute ownership of their allotted plots.
✅ Inheritance claims do not apply unless the property was ancestral.
✅ Claims of unfair distribution are weak unless there was a prior written agreement on equal division.
2️⃣ Can subdividing my portion to my wife & minor kids prevent future claims?
✅ Yes, transferring the plots via Gift Deed or Sale Deed to your wife and children strengthens their ownership and reduces risks of future claims from other siblings’ descendants.
✅ However, if a legal dispute arises later, courts may still examine past transactions.
🔹 Execute proper Gift Deeds or Wills for succession planning.
🔹 Maintain clear records of the original division and agreements.
🔹 If concerned about disputes, get a legal partition deed signed now.
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The vacant site was developed as plots by the developer on the basis of the joi8nt development agreement signed by all property owners (4 brothers), the agreement clearly states the title and entitlement of each owner and the return of their rights/investment etc, hence any claim as what you anticipate in future will not be legally maintainable.
The plots allotted to you shall become your own and absolute property i which not only the next generation children of your siblings can lay a claim but your own children also cannot claim any right over it during your lifetime.
Sir/Madam,
It is suggested that a deed of parition be prepared now (though it be late) clarifying the situation, in order to avoid future conflicts and this will ensure the rights of all in safe mode.
The joint development agreement to develop the land into plots will contain the distribution of the plots among the owners accordingly therefore ther cannot be any ambiguity in this regard, no person can initiate any law suit or any dispute in this regard because this registered agreement is a clear evidence of how this property was divided among the owners and all the owners have voluntarily signed accepting the same.
1. Since, the said property is already registered in the names of 4 kids, then none having right to interfere in other share of the property , if the partition has taken place.
- Each person should apply for mutation of their respective share
2. No
- If individually registered in the respective names, then there is no question to claim over others property.
No if it’s equally split then no claim on others share
all siblings will have share in the same unless relinquished by the. Legally
