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Hindu Succession Act intestate share — Class I heirs distribution
Hindu Succession Act (Intestate — No Will)
Applies to Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists. For Muslims: Personal Law applies. For Christians: Indian Succession Act 1925. Will overrides intestate succession.
Inheritance Distribution
Widow (Wife)
1/5 share · 20.0% · Class I heir
₹20,00,000
Son 1
1/5 share · 20.0% · Class I heir
₹20,00,000
Son 2
1/5 share · 20.0% · Class I heir
₹20,00,000
Daughter 1
1/5 share · 20.0% · Equal to sons since 2005 amendment
₹20,00,000
Mother
1/5 share · 20.0% · Class I heir
₹20,00,000
This covers intestate (no will) succession under HSA. Daughters have equal share since 2005 amendment (even if born before 2005). Coparcenary property (joint family HUF) has separate rules. Consult a lawyer for complex estates.
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