Jointly owned flat - now mother has died - what formalities
My mother died in Dec 2013. She is survived by my father, me, my younger brother and younger sister. We had an elder sister who died about 10 years ago without any heirs.
My father and mother were joint owners of a flat in Mira Road. This flat was to be bequeathed to me as my brother and sister have been given other flats.
What is to be done now to transfer it:
1. to my father solely and then have him gift it to me or my daughters.
OR
2. to add my name in place of my mothers in the society's records.
Regards
Anil
Asked 10 years ago in Property Law
Instead of all this procedure, can my father who is the surviving owner (going on the basis of either or survivor as in bank accounts), simply sell off the flat and gift me with the proceeds? The coop housing society office bearers have said that my father simply needs to send a written application, attach death certificate copy of my mother and at next AGM, they will pass resolution and transfer ownership fully to my father.
If this is just not possible, can I get a format/sample of the relinquishment deed and gift deed? Younger sister is abroad and foreign citizen - how to get her relinquishment? Will she have to come to India? And, what will be the stamp duty, registration and other charges of this entire procedure?
Asked 10 years ago