Succession & Legal Heir
Claim Your Rightful Inheritance Through Varanasi Courts
Petitions in Varanasi courts to claim bank lockers, mutual funds, provident funds, or inherited properties left behind by deceased family members.
Service Overview
Ideal For
- → Legal heirs seeking to claim bank accounts or FDs
- → Nominees of deceased mutual fund or PPF holders
- → Family members claiming provident fund or pension arrears
What's Included in This Service
- 01 Assessment of whether you need a Legal Heir Certificate or Succession Certificate
- 02 Drafting and filing the Succession Petition at Varanasi District Court
- 03 Preparation of family tree affidavit and heir identification documents
- 04 Court representation at all hearings
- 05 Final certified Succession Certificate to present to banks and institutions
How This Works in Varanasi
When a family member passes away without a registered will, their assets — bank accounts, mutual funds, FDs, PPF, property — get locked. Banks and institutions require either a Legal Heir Certificate (from the Tehsildar / Revenue Office) or a Succession Certificate (issued by a court under the Indian Succession Act 1925) before releasing these assets. A Legal Heir Certificate works for pensions, utility connections, and government claims. A Succession Certificate from the Varanasi District Court is mandatory for banks, shares, and debentures.
Succession petitions are filed at the Varanasi District Court Civil section near Kutchery. The court fee is calculated on the value of assets being claimed (approx 2% of value). Legal Heir Certificates for pensions are issued faster by Varanasi Tehsildar offices at Rajatalab, Pindra, and Kashi.
How We Handle Your Case
Clear, transparent process from first contact to completion.
Assess the Asset Type
Tell us what assets need to be claimed. We determine whether a Tehsildar certificate or court Succession Certificate is the right path.
Document Collection
We help you gather the death certificate, family tree, identity proofs of all heirs, and bank/asset statements.
File the Petition
We file the Succession Petition before the Varanasi District Court with supporting affidavits and the prescribed court fee (ad-valorem, based on asset value).
Publication & Hearing
The court publishes a notice in a local newspaper (mandatory). After any objection period, a hearing is scheduled and the Succession Certificate is issued.
What to Keep Ready
Collect these documents before reaching out. Having them ready ensures we can begin immediately and minimize turnaround time.
Upload Documents on WhatsAppDeath Certificate of the deceased (from Municipal Corporation)
Aadhaar/PAN of all legal heirs
Family tree affidavit sworn before a notary
Bank passbook, FD/RD receipts, or share/mutual fund statements
Property title deed (for property succession)
Is This Service Right for You?
Legal heirs seeking to claim bank accounts or FDs
Nominees of deceased mutual fund or PPF holders
Family members claiming provident fund or pension arrears
Heirs needing to register or transfer inherited property
Widow or children challenging unlawful property transfers
Common Questions Answered
What is the difference between Legal Heir Certificate and Succession Certificate?
Can I claim property that was informally transferred after death?
Is a Will necessary for succession?
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Ready to Get Started?
Send us your documents on WhatsApp and we will begin work within Court-Dependent (4–12 Weeks). Varanasi's legal counsel — available Mon–Sat, 9 AM–8 PM.