Property inheritance and having mother's maiden name.?

Question

I am an Indian citizen married to an American citizen. Our daughter is due is 4 weeks and will be an American citizen. I have been told that she must have my maiden name to inherit property in India(thus having my father's last name). I am going to apply for a PIO card for her as soon as she is born. Does religion play a role in how property is inherited? My father is Muslim and mother Christian but my Indian passport states Muslim. However, US passports do not have the religion declaration to my knowledge and our daughter will be a Christian like my husband and me.

I would like to get some concrete information about this before she is born and have her name on the birth certificate.

Thanks

Answer 1

Property inheritance and having mother's maiden name.