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Dear Client,
If Hindu law is applicable, Section 15(1)(a) of the Hindu Succession Act applies to a female who dies intestate. Upon the death of your biological mother in 1994, her property would have passed on to both her husband (your father) and her children at the same time. Thus, at the time of that event, your father got a fractional interest in her estate. His estate, which consisted of the shares inherited from her will devolve on his Class I heirs when he died. Since your step-mother is a Class I heir, she is entitled to a share of his estate, but the property originally inherited from your biological mother does not directly pass on to her. It is therefore advisable to consult a suitable lawyer because it is not enough to pay taxes on property to acquire ownership. I hope this answer helps. If you have any further query kindly do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you