Death of proprietor

CA Vishal Mehta (CA) (123 Points)

17 November 2016  

My mother recently died without having any will.There is proprietorship business in her name which is running.Now my questions are as below:-

 

1) Can I continue the same business with same VAT tin no.If yes whats the procedure.If no then whats the procedure for closing business.

2) Income tax I know the procedure more or less that two returns have to be filed.But do i need to get in touch with advocate for getting affidavit notarised?