What happens to my property if I die without a will in Shillong?

Detailed Legal Analysis

If you die intestate in Shillong, your property devolves according to the personal law applicable to your religion. The Meghalaya High Court has held that intestate succession follows statutory rules without regard to the deceased's presumed intentions.

Under the Meghalaya Rent Control Act 2014 and the applicable succession statute, heirs are determined by class and degree of relationship. For Hindus, the Hindu Succession Act divides the estate among Class I heirs equally.

For Muslims, the Quranic shares govern the distribution. A legal heir certificate from the revenue authority is required to establish title and transfer utilities.