What is the process for getting a succession certificate?

You would file a petition for a succession certificate before the relevant district court (typically where your father resided or where the assets are located), providing details of the deceased, the assets involved, and the legal heirs, along with supporting documents like the death certificate and proof of your relationship to the deceased.

The court issues a public notice inviting objections from anyone who might have a competing claim, and if no valid objection is raised (or after resolving any that are), the court grants the succession certificate, which you can then present to banks and other institutions to claim the relevant assets.

This process typically takes a few months, sometimes longer if there are disputes or objections, and generally requires paying court fees calculated based on the value of the assets involved. An advocate familiar with succession matters in your local court can guide you through preparing and filing the petition correctly.