Property Rules: All children should serve and care for their parents. However, in many families today, children fail to care for their parents. Some, preoccupied with their own lives and work, neglect the needs of the elderly. Others deliberately distance themselves from their parents.
This leaves the parents isolated. This raises the question of whether such children can be deprived of their property or excluded from it. Lack of proper information often leads to the elderly losing their rights or becoming embroiled in disputes with their children. Let’s explore the legal implications of this matter.
What is the law regarding eviction from property?
If a parent’s children don’t care for them or treat them well, can they disinherit their property? Indian law doesn’t make it easy to disinherit children simply on the basis of their irresponsibility. According to the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, children are the rightful heirs to their parents’ property.
Whether they care for them or not, it’s not easy to simply withhold a child’s share simply because of their irresponsibility. However, parents can manage their property through a will or trust and reduce future disputes. However, they will need legal advice to avoid having to go to court later because of their children.
What can be done for this?
If parents want to ensure that their children’s irresponsibility doesn’t affect their estate, there are several options. The easiest way is to make a will, which clearly states who will receive what share. If they don’t want to give anything to their children, this can be stated in the will.
Additionally, property management can be done through a trust or law firm. Some people create service and responsibility conditions for children to receive their share, so that only responsible children receive the benefits. This option is also legally valid. By taking such steps, the elderly can protect both their property and their rights over it.