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Unfortunately, if the deceased has living siblings, you will not inherit.
Certify copies of his and your IDs, and make an affidavit explaining the circumstances. Take these to the HR department at his old job.
It's possible but very difficult. You should find out what exactly the will states and whether the house was still in your mother's name.
No, the deed of sale remains a binding contract
You cannot inherit if your father did not leave you anything in his will. Minor children can make a claim for maintenance if they were excluded from the will.
If you were legally adopted or if he named you an heir in his will, then yes. Otherwise no.
If your father left the property to your mother in his will, she would need to transfer it into her own name first.
You should make an application to the bank to take over the existing home loan, but you would have to meet the bank’s qualifying criteria.
If he did not leave a will, his child will inherit his estate when they turn 18. In the meantime, it will be kept in the Guardians Fund.
The RDP house beneficiary is the person named on the title deed. That house will be inherited according to the will or according to the Intestate Succession Act of 1987.