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Legal heirs and documents

Documents checklist for claiming a deceased person’s money

October 18, 2026 by Unclaimed Now Editorial Team

The documents banks, EPFO, insurers and fund houses ask for when a family member dies, plus legal heir certificate vs succession certificate, explained simply.

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