What happens to the property of a person who dies intestate (without a will)?

If a Hindu dies intestate:

• The property is distributed among Class I heirs under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 (e.g., spouse, children, and mother).

• If there are no Class I heirs, the property goes to Class II heirs (e.g., siblings, grandparents).

For Muslims, inheritance is governed by Muslim Personal Law, which specifies fixed shares for heirs.