Only unregistered will

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If your parent has passed away with only an unregistered will and no legal heir certificate, filing their Income Tax Return (ITR) can be complex. While the IT department may authorise someone without a certificate, registration on the e-filing site as a legal representative is typically required. Several documents, including a court-issued certificate, a certificate from local revenue authorities, a registered will, or even a notary-attested affidavit, can serve as proof of heirship.

hemang shukla

hemang shukla (Querist)
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01 September 2025 After the last parent's death with only unregistered will and no legal heir certificate, how to file ITR for the parent. Will IT authoriser any one without the certificate?

All assests are left as it is except for dividend credits to deceased account.

None of the survivors are in any hurry to claim funds where they are joint holders or nominees.

Dhirajlal Rambhia

Dhirajlal Rambhia (Expert)
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01 September 2025 Legal Heir Certificate- Below mentioned documents would be
accepted as Legal Heir certificate.
The legitimate heir certificate issued by the court of law
The legal heir certificate provided by the Local revenue authority
The certificate of surviving family members furnished by the local
revenue authorities
The registered will
The Family pension certificate from the State/Central government.
An Affidavit in the presence of the Notary Public.

Without registration on Efiling site as legal representative, you cannot file his/her ITR.

Dhirajlal Rambhia

Dhirajlal Rambhia (Expert)
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20 September 2025 Good Luck..

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