Indian succession act
Naman Mohnot
(Querist) 14 July 2014
This query is : Resolved
Can a legatee transfer his/her assets to third person?
Anirudh
(Expert) 15 July 2014
A legatee cannot transfer anything, unless he has actually received the benefit/property in his hands through the bequest.
Naman Mohnot
(Querist) 15 July 2014
A father had a son and a daughter. He distributed property between them through will. Now, daughter wants to relinquish her rights and wants to give property to some third person. Can she do ?
Sunil S Nair
(Expert) 15 July 2014
Full facts needed according to your latest query she can give away only if she as proper title over it and how is that third person related to her
Naman Mohnot
(Querist) 15 July 2014
No relation with third person. In other words, what happens if legatee does not claim his/her rights?
Rajendra K Goyal
(Expert) 15 July 2014
Come out with proper facts, do not put academic query.
Anirudh
(Expert) 15 July 2014
Please clarify whether your father is now alive or not.
V R SHROFF
(Expert) 15 July 2014
give full details asked by experts..
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate
(Expert) 17 July 2014
If the Will has not come into force, noting can happen, hence please answer the experts' questions if you want a proper opinion.
Naman Mohnot
(Querist) 17 July 2014
Thanks to everyone. I got the answer.
If beneficiary (legatee)refuses to accept his/her share then bequest would lapse and intestate succession would happen. It was decided by Delhi High Court recently.