Question:
My mother passed away before my grandfather. Now, my uncles are selling the land and dividing it among themselves and my aunts without informing us. Do we have a right to inherit my mother’s share?
Answer:
Yes, under Bangladeshi inheritance law, you may have a right to your mother’s share of your grandfather’s estate, even though she passed away before him.
- Right of Representation
According to Islamic inheritance principles, if a child dies before their parent, the deceased child’s children (in this case, you) are often eligible to inherit through the “right of representation.” This means you inherit the share your mother would have received if she had been alive. - Legal Action for Your Share
To claim your share, you can file a partition suit in the civil court. This will legally establish your right to a portion of your grandfather’s estate. - Stopping Unauthorized Sales
You may request an injunction to temporarily halt any land sales until the inheritance distribution is resolved. This ensures your rightful claim isn’t affected by property transactions. - Consulting a Lawyer
A lawyer specializing in inheritance law can assist with filing your claim and protecting your inheritance rights under the law.