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Questions to take to a qualified lawyer

For a residential property in United States, owned in my own name, by a resident of India.

1. Which country's succession law applies to property in United States owned by a resident of India?
2. Does United States apply forced-heirship rules that could override my wishes for who inherits?
3. Do I need a separate will in United States, or can my India will be recognised there? How should the two be coordinated?
4. Is there inheritance, estate or gift tax on this property in United States, in India, or both — and is there a tax treaty or credit?
5. What probate or succession process would my heirs go through in United States, roughly how long does it take, and what does it cost?
6. What documents should my family be able to find (title deed, registration, will, IDs, powers of attorney)?
7. Can foreign heirs legally inherit and keep this property, or would they need to sell it?
8. Who should I appoint locally to act if I am unable to (power of attorney or executor)?