The transfer of property to legal heirs is usually done based on a person’s testament or will. However, if someone dies without leaving a will, known as dying intestate, the property is divided among the beneficiaries according to the provisions of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956. Prior to 2005, women were not given rights of succession as a coparcener, however, after 2005 , an amendment was brought in which gave an exclusive right to the daughter as a coparcener and also equal rights as that of a son
