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Dubai, UAE

Issuing a legal heir certificate in the UAE to get the property of an Indian deceased mother

Dear sir/madam,

My mother recently passed away in Dubai on Feb 22. Now, our family is planning to travel to India to complete the pending formalities like closing the bank account which was under her name, and transferring the land which was in her name to my father.

My mother was an Indian national and was a UAE resident. A little research in Google suggests that I would need a legal heir certificate and possibly a succession certificate, is that right?

Please advise!

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24 Mar 2022, 11:16

Dear questioner,

24 Mar 2022, 11:16

Yes, you need to get a legal heir certificate from the court.

24 Mar 2022, 11:17

One of the heirs may apply for a legal heir certificate for which passport copies of all heirs shall be submitted.

24 Mar 2022, 11:18

2 witnesses shall be produced before the court to testify and identify the heirs of the deceased.

24 Mar 2022, 11:21

Please feel free to contact me via phone.

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