[ad_1] On the death of a person, his property is distributed among the persons specified in the will. However, if a person dies without leaving a will (i.e. he dies intestate), in such cases the property will be distributed according to the law on the basis of his religion. The succession of Hindus, Jains, Buddhists and Sikhs is governed by the Hindu Succession Act. Muslim succession is governed by Muslim law and Christian is governed by the Indian Succession Act. In this article, we will explore the mode of distribution…