Dear Client,
Herein, you have jointly purchase a flat with your wife, naming her as the co-owner in the New Co-operative housing society in Mumbai. Now, you have to fill the membership form and the nominee form, wherein, you want your wife's name to be added as an associate member, who will jointly hold the shareholding of the society with you. Further, you also want to add her name as the nominee in the nomination form. With regard to your first query on whether an associate member can be nominated as a nominee of the original member in a cooperative housing society, yes, the same can be done. It can be duly filled in the nomination form. With respect to your second query, as to whether and how your daughter's name of age 17 years can be added as a successor or a nominee, in case of your and your wife's death, though you can nominate your daughter's name, but however, the rights on the same will transfer after she reaches the age of majority, i.e., 18 years of age. The Society, may also require a guardian's name to be appointed for the management of her interest in the property, until she reaches the age of majority. With respect to your third query, to nominate your wife as the sole owner after you, you can specify the same in the nomination form, as your wife being the primary nominee, and your daughter being the successor of the property, when both you and your wife are not present. For your fourth query, since you have prepared a will, it is suggested that your will outlines the transfer and the shares to be held by your wife and daughter being clearly stated as you wish. Further, it is better if your will is registered, as the same may add an advantage on your will being considered legally valid.
Hope you find this answer beneficial for resolving the dispute.