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My father passed away a few weeks ago, and I want to obtain a Legal Heir Certificate. The deceased is survived by his wife, two children, and a 96-year-old mother. I would like to understand who must be mentioned as heirs while applying for the Legal Heir Certificate on the e-District website. Should the deceased’s mother also be included as a legal heir, considering that another round of legal formalities may be required after her passing?
While applying for the Legal Heir Certificate, all surviving Class-I legal heirs of the deceased must be mentioned. This includes the wife, children, and the mother of the deceased. The mother remains a legal heir as long as she is alive, irrespective of her age. Future events cannot be presumed, so her name must be included now. A fresh process will be required only after her demise, if needed.