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Does a Father Have a Share in His Son's Earned Property? 90% Don't Know This Law!
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News18•04-10-2026, 17:57
Does a Father Have a Share in His Son's Earned Property? 90% Don't Know This Law!
- •Many are unaware if a father has a right to his son's self-acquired property.
- •According to the Hindu Succession Act, if a man dies without a will, his property first goes to Class-1 legal heirs: wife, children, and mother.
- •The property is distributed in equal shares among Class-1 heirs: wife, children, and mother.
- •If the mother is a Class-1 heir, the father is a Class-2 heir.
- •Only in the absence of any Class-1 heirs does the property go to the father or other relatives.
Key Questions Answered
According to the Hindu Succession Act, a father is considered a Class-2 legal heir regarding a son's property. A father only receives a share if there are no Class-1 heirs, such as a wife, children, or mother, living at the time.
Class-1 legal heirs include the son, daughter, wife, and mother. If a person dies without writing a valid will, their property is distributed in equal shares among all surviving Class-1 heirs.
If someone dies intestate without a will, their property is divided among their Class-1 legal heirs in equal shares. Legal experts recommend creating a will during one's lifetime to completely prevent future family property disputes and legal complications.
