Dividing property among legal heirs after the owner's death involves either mutual agreement or court intervention. Asha Kiran Sharma, a partner at King Stubb and Kasiva, explains that a mutual partition requires all heirs to agree and draft a registered partition deed, while disputes may necessitate a partition suit in civil court. Legal heirs must establish their inheritance rights under applicable laws, often requiring a succession certificate or probate of a Will. Shraddha Nileshwar, Head of Will & Estate Planning at 1 Finance, emphasizes the importance of updating mutation records to reflect ownership changes for tax purposes, although these records do not confer title. A registered Will can streamline the partition process, ensuring the property is divided according to the testator's wishes and reducing potential disputes. If an owner wishes to avoid future partition, they can execute a Will bequeathing the property to a single beneficiary or establish a family trust to manage the property without fragmentation. The Supreme Court of India has upheld the importance of clear bequests and proper documentation in avoiding disputes and ensuring smooth succession.