My father has been missing for 14 years, and we're worried about our family property in Delhi's DDA market. He was the sole beneficiary named in a registered will, written by our great-grandfather, years ago. We've filed a police report. Could you advise on the following: 1. How can I transfer the property to my mother's name? 2. Can my mother make a single-time will naming me as the beneficiary of this property? 3. Do my aunts have any claim to the property? 4. Can I rent out the property while we await a resolution?

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Under Indian law, your father's absence for 14 years does not automatically declare him dead. You can apply for a presumption of death order from the court, which would then allow the transfer of property to your mother. Your mother can make a single-time will naming you as the beneficiary. Your aunts may have a claim if they can prove they were also named beneficiaries in the original will. You can rent out the property while awaiting a resolution, but it's advisable to consult a lawyer.