Historically, ancestral property distribution has become a bone of contention in all families. When the situation becomes uncontrollable, matters are dragged into the Court. Everyone wants a fair share in the ancestral property, but when you are denied your inherent right, you should know the rights and legal remedies available. NRIs, though living abroad, are also entitled to an equal share in their ancestral properties. However, it is a usual occurrence that relatives living in India try to usurp the rightful claims of NRIs. One option to resolve your family property disputes is to take the matter to the Court and wait for the judge to give a judgment in your favor. Another option for NRIs to resolve NRI property disputes without getting into a long-drawn legal battle is to enter into a family settlement.