How to Transfer Property after Death in Pakistan?

INHERITANCE CERTIFICATE

The transfer of property to the legal heirs upon the death of the owner is not possible without the issuance of an inheritance certificate, locally known as the declaration of legal heirs. Upon the issuance of the declaration of legal heirs, the property can be transferred in their name and not otherwise.

WHAT IS INHERITANCE CERTIFICATE?

The inheritance certificate, or Declaration of legal heirs, is a decree issued by the Court that declares the legal heirs of a deceased person. Obtaining a declaration of legal heirs from the Civil Court is of crucial importance when someone dies and leaves behind property in Pakistan. Governmental and Private Housing Authorities are required to incorporate legal heirs only after receiving a declaration of legal heirs from the Civil Court.

HOW CAN YOU ACQUIRE INHERITANCE CERTIFICATE?

If you wish to obtain a Declaration of legal heirs from the Civil Court, you must first file a suit for declaration with the court in the jurisdiction where the deceased owner's property is located. The following documents are required for the issuance of a Declaration of legal heirs:
• Death certificate of deceased owner
• CNICs of the Legal Heirs
• Family Registration Certificate from NADRA
• Publication in 2 widely circulated newspapers
• Deposing of statement before Civil Court
• One independent Witness
• Mutation/Registry/allotment or transfer letter of Immovable Property

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