BK MEHTA 28 August 2021

Land ownership

If X buy any land in his father's name, then on demise of his father, can X's brother raise his share in such land, as the land is in X's father's name.

If Y buy any land in his son's name, then can Y raise his interest in this land, as it was actually bought by himself. Can Y make any will for the same land, as he bought it.

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This discussion explores complex land ownership scenarios, particularly when property is purchased in a family member's name. It clarifies that if land is bought in a father's name, his children may have inheritance rights upon his demise. Conversely, if an individual buys land in their son's name, they generally have no legal claim or right to it after the son becomes the owner, and thus cannot include it in their will. The advice stresses the importance of providing complete facts for accurate legal guidance.

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kavksatyanarayana (subregistrar/supdt.(retired)) 28 August 2021

Are you testing the experts? However, X brother has an equal share with other legal heirs. (2) no.

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BK MEHTA 28 August 2021

Thanks. We are facing such problems so asked. Kindly reply for 2 also.

Dr J C Vashista (Advocate) 29 August 2021

Very well explained, opined and advised by expert Mr. Kavksatyananrayana, I endorse and appreciate. Hypothetical questions are not entertained for obligation of experts on this platform, please avoid such query. Y has no title, claim, right or interest in the property purchased in the name of his son, accordingly Y can not include the property in his Will.

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Sankaranarayanan (Advocate) 29 August 2021

Till his life time he can have right to execute the property to any one . After the life time of the owner of the property all legal-heirs are have legal rights on it

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