Inheritance — basics
After a death, the first step is gathering papers. Muslim and Hindu/other personal laws differ. AdalotBD does not calculate shares or faraid — you need an advocate. Use the land-mutation flow to navigate record updates.
Which papers come first after a death?
Collect the death certificate, NIDs of the deceased and likely heirs, and an inventory of land/home/bank/vehicle papers. These universal documents are needed even if personal law is unclear.
Source: General succession practice
What caution applies in Muslim succession?
Prepare an heir list and asset papers. Faraid/share calculation is complex and fact-specific. Avoid pressured signatures or one-sided partitions — see an advocate.
Source: Muslim personal law — information limit
What should I do under Hindu/other succession?
Gather proof of relationships, any will, and title deeds. See an advocate for Family Court/property advice. Do not divide based on guesswork.
Source: Hindu/other personal law — advocate required
How do heirs update land records?
Mutation typically needs the death certificate, heir list, and prior khatian. If shares are contested, pause mutation and see an advocate. Use the land-mutation flow.
Source: Mutation practice; succession papers
How do bank/insurance claims work?
Contact the institution with the death certificate, nominee details, and policy/passbook. If there is no nominee or a dispute, you may need an advocate.
Source: Bank/insurance claim practice
What if heirs are fighting?
Preserve evidence, call 999 if threatened, and use 16699/an advocate. Do not sign unclear settlements. AdalotBD does not decide shares.
Source: Heir disputes — advocate urgently
Authority: Personal succession practice — document checklist only; shares require counsel. Reviewer: Pending lawyer panel review. Next review: 2026-10-01.