Legal Heir Certificate
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What is Legal Heir Certificate?
Legal Heir Certificate is the legal document that specifies the legal heirs of a person. It is used to establish a relationship between the deceased person and heirs and is used to avail various benefits etc.
How Legal Heir Certificate works with us
Complete our Simple Form
You are supposed to fill your details in our simple information form.
Benefits of Legal Heir Certificate
- 1. Transfer of Gas, Telephone and Electricity Connection
- 2. Transfer of House Tax and Bank Account
- 3. For availing benefits of Provident Fund, Pension, Gratitude etc.
- 4. Inheritance of Property
- 5. For Compassionate Appointment in case the deceased was a government employee
- 6. Insurance Claims
- 7. Receiving Salary Arrears
Documents and requirements
Documents Required
- Death Certificate
- Identity proof of the deceased
- Self-attested PAN card of the Legal heir or any other Identity Proof (Voter’s ID, Aadhar Card, Driving License, Passport or any other government issued identity card)
- An affidavit or a self-undertaking by the applicant on stamp paper.
- Residence Proof of both the applicant and the deceased.
- Service Certificate issued by the head of department/office in case of a serving employee.
Legal Heir Certificate: frequently asked questions
Who can apply to be a legal heir?
Under the Indian Law following people can apply to be legal heirs • Spouse • Daughter • Son • Mother • Father
Where to apply for issuance of legal heir certificate?
The authority for issuing of Legal Heir Certificate is the District or TalukTahsildar.
How much time does it take to process an application for legal heir?
An application for Legal Heir can take anywhere between 15 to 45 days approximately.
I want to avail this service, what should I do?
Don’t worry, just fill the above mentioned details & contact the professionals of Aapka Consultant and we will guide you with the complete process.
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