Nyay Shakti – Alok & Associates

Succession Certificate Lawyer Lucknow

Legal Assistance for Claiming Deceased Assets

Claiming Assets of Deceased

Banks and financial institutions require a court order (Succession Certificate) to release funds if the account holder dies without a nominee or Will.

Court Process

1

Filing Petition in Civil Court

2

Public Notice in Newspaper

3

Court Hearing & Evidence

4

No-Objection from other heirs

5

Issuance of Certificate by Judge

Documents Needed

Death Certificate
Details of Bank Accounts/Shares
List of Legal Heirs
ID Proofs of Petitioner

Frequently Asked Questions

A Legal Heir Certificate is for Transfer of immovable property (land), while a Succession Certificate is for movable assets like bank deposits, shares, and FD.
It typically takes 4-6 months, depending on court procedures, public notice period, and evidence recording.
Yes, since it is a court process involving petition filing, hearings, and evidence, a lawyer is required to represent your case.

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