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Ancestral vs. inherited property: Know the difference Difference Between Ancestral and Inherited PropertySource:Ancestral property is passed undivided through four generations in a male lineage.Inherited property comes from any relative through a will or gift.Rights:In ancestral property, ownership rights arise by birth.In inherited property, rights begin only after the previous owner’s death.Division:Ancestral property loses its status once it is divided among heirs.Inherited property remains individual and cannot be claimed by other family members.Understanding this difference helps avoid costly legal disputes. ancestral propertyinherited propertyHindu lawfour generationsmale lineagecoparcener rightsright by birthHindu Succession Amendment Act 2005daughter’s rights
