Property dividing in family

In case a male dies intestate, i.e. without making a will, his assets shall be distributed according to the Hindu Succession Act and the property is transferred to the legal heirs of the deceased. The legal heirs are further classified into two classes- class I and class II.

Yes ,if  deceased  died intestate then his property rights shall be devolved to his legal heirs ( wife,mother son and daghter ) equally.

Contact nearest relives and take the guidance of a local advocate to record the settlement through a valid deed and if they are minors, let trustees stated in the deed take care with such duties assigned periodical meetings, and process through which assets as shown in schedule be handed over after attaining majority.  Mention specific clause on dispute redressal.

The property shall devolve upon surviving members (legal representatives) of the deceased as per his personal (Hindu/ Muslim/ Christian) laws.

You have posted the facts like giving an examination, consult a local prudent lawyer if the story is true and you are concerned.

Hindu property have legal heirs such as Mother, Wife, Son, Daughter who can have equal share.
if the mother is no more then share comes to rest of the heirs.

In Muslim Property legal heirs are Wife with 2/16 parts of shares, Daughter have shares from 14/16 parts equals to 1/2 of what a son acquires. Means if you have 10 bighas land then Wife will get 1 25 bighas, 1 son will get 5.83 bighas and 1 daughter will get 2.92 bighas respectively.