Published: June 3, 2026 โข 3:19 PM IST ยท Updated: June 3, 2026 โข 6:27 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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AI-generated image If there is a will If there is no will Mutation The loss of a family member is difficult enough.
But in the days that follow, families often find themselves confronted with paperwork-heavy processes of transferring property from the name of the deceased to the legal heirs.
Some leave the property in the dead person's name for years, even decades, which increases the possibility for legal troubles later on.
Some also fall prey to middlemen who charge hefty fees for transfer procedures.The process is not simple, but it is manageable if you understand the basic property process.A will is a legal document in which a person states how their assets should be distributed after their death.
If the deceased left a registered and valid will, the transfer process is relatively more simple.