2 / 5 The Hindu Succession Act, 1956, defines how property is distributed after a person’s death. It ensures fair shares for all legal heirs, reducing disputes. ADVERTISEMENT3 / 5 Property is passed only to legal heirs—wife, children, and close relatives. The son-in-law is not listed in Class 1 or Class 2 heirs, so he gets no direct share. 4 / 5 A father-in-law can gift property or leave a will in the son-in-law’s name.