How to Transfer Property after Death in Pakistan?

Under Pakistani law, legal heirs automatically become entitled to immovable property upon the death of the owner. The procedure for transferring property after the death of the owner to legal heirs is discussed herein for advance knowledge. In Pakistan, inheritance law is based on Islamic principles. This means that when a property owner dies, their immovable property is distributed among their legal heirs according to their relationship with the deceased. For example, blood relations like sons and daughters are deemed to have a close relationship and are therefore entitled to inherit the deceased's property. However, there are many factors that determine whether or not a relation is entitled to inherit property, so it is not possible to discuss all of them here. It's important to note that an owner can transfer their property to anyone they choose, either by sale or gift, before succession (i.e. during their lifetime). After the property has been transferred, the owner's legal heirs have no claim to it upon their death.