Legal & Court Succession • Succession Comparison

Legal Heir Certificate vs Succession Certificate for Shares

Understand the critical differences, SEBI threshold limits (Rs 5 Lakhs), court jurisdictions, and costs for share transmission.

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Check total valuation for Succession Certificate & Court Fees

Calculate accurate market value across all folio holdings to determine court stamp duty and SEBI exemption eligibility.

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Critical Legal Points: Legal Heir Certificate vs Succession Certificate for Shares

Navigate complex court procedures, SEBI guidelines, and company requirements with expert legal backing.

Revenue Department Legal Heir Certificate vs Civil Court Succession Certificate

Revenue Department Legal Heir Certificate vs Civil Court Succession Certificate

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SEBI circular threshold: Simplified procedure up to Rs 5 Lakhs per listed entity

When RTAs reject Revenue Legal Heir Certificates for moveable securities

When RTAs reject Revenue Legal Heir Certificates for moveable securities

How ClaimMyFunds saves time and legal costs for claimant families

How ClaimMyFunds saves time and legal costs for claimant families

The Complete Legal Execution Roadmap

From initial genealogical research to final release of shares and dividends from the IEPF Authority.

1

Legal Estate Audit

Examine shareholdings, Will status, legal heir tree, and determine whether SEBI simplified route or Court Succession applies.

2

Drafting & Attestation

Drafting petitions, non-judicial stamp paper affidavits, Indemnity Bonds (ISR-4), NOCs, and Family Settlement Deeds.

3

Court Grant / SEBI Filing

Obtain Civil Court Succession Certificate / Probate or submit Form ISR-5 directly to RTA for transmission.

4

IEPF-5 Claim & Demat Release

File MCA Form IEPF-5 with company Nodal Officer and receive all shares and unpaid dividends into the heir's demat account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Legal Heir Certificate vs Succession Certificate for Shares required for claiming shares?

Understand the critical differences, SEBI threshold limits (Rs 5 Lakhs), court jurisdictions, and costs for share transmission. Under SEBI regulations and the Indian Succession Act, proper legal documentation protects both the company and legal heirs against competing claims.

How long does the Succession Comparison legal process take?

Depending on the court jurisdiction and documentation readiness, the procedure typically takes 3 to 6 months. ClaimMyFunds fast-tracks the drafting, filing, and citation process to minimize delays.

How does ClaimMyFunds assist with Legal Heir Certificate vs Succession Certificate for Shares?

ClaimMyFunds provides complete end-to-end legal support including petition drafting, court fee calculation, newspaper citations, family settlement deeds, and immediate liaison with RTAs and IEPF Authority once granted.

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