What are the legal rights of heirs, nominees

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Legal rights of heirs, nominees 1 Why nominee is not your legal heir Regrettably, the words 'nominee' and 'heir' are commonly understood to be synonymous. However, from a legal standpoint the two concepts are entirely different. Considering nominees to have similar rights as heirs can sometimes have disastrous consequences. 2 Legal heirs of a woman if she dies without will 3 6 situations in which you and your children lose legal right to inherit a property 4 If a Hindu male dies without will, how will property be divided if wife is a joint holder 5 How to get legal heir certificate or surviving member certificate in case of death without will A legal heir certificate or Surviving member certificate is needed to transfer the assets of a deceased person to the legal heirs if there is no will of a deceased person. Here is how a legal heir can apply for this certificate. 6 Does a daughter lose legal claim over father's property after marriage? 7 Legal rights of wife if husband passes away without a Will 8 Legal rights of husband over property of Hindu wife who dies without will 9 Money & relationships: What are the inheritance rights of children? 10 How nominee can file claim in EPF, EPS and EDLI online after death of an individual Here is how nominees can file a claim for money in a deceased person's EPF, EPS and EDLI schemes' accounts online. Nominees should note that the Labour Ministry, via a notification dated April 28, 2021, has announced additional benefits under these schemes for members who have lost their lives due to Covid-19.

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