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When a partner dies, to whom is his claim transferred?
AThe continuing partners
BHis executors or legal heirs
CThe Income Tax department
DThe Registrar of Firms
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. His executors or legal heirs
The estate of the dead partner is represented by his legal heirs, so the claim is settled with them like a retiring partner's.
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