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Will gives you property rights, but what next? Know these 7 steps to transfer ownership and secure possessionA Will plays a crucial role in outlining how assets will be allocated following an individual's death, which can lead to family disputes if...
Bank of India ordered to pay Rs 15,000 to Kerala man after delay in releasing deceased wife's savingsA Kerala consumer commission ordered Bank of India to pay compensation. The bank delayed releasing a deceased woman's savings to her elderl...
Insurance money left unclaimed? How to trace, verify and recover your moneyNearly Rs 8,974 crore in unclaimed insurance funds is lying with insurers due to missing nominees, outdated records, lost documents and lac...
How to dematerialise and transfer physical share certificates to legal heirs?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I recently found several bonds and share certificates in physical form belonging to my late father. How can I get...
Property partition after owner’s death: A guide for legal heirs to divide assetsPartition of a property means the legal division of jointly owned property among co-owners or legal heirs, severing joint occupancy into in...
Don’t let property turn into a legal battle: Essential steps heirs should take after owner’s deathManaging property after an owner's death requires a structured approach, starting with checking for a Will or identifying legal heirs. Upda...
Inherited property, money or investments? Six tax questions every heir needs answers forNavigating taxes after inheriting assets can be complex. Legal heirs can file the deceased's tax returns and receive refunds, but their lia...
Allegations of adultery can’t deny a wife her family pension, rules Bombay HCIn a significant verdict, the Bombay High Court has upheld the rights of a widow by granting her the family pension she deserves. Despite h...
How to claim your inheritance — property, EPF, bank FDs, mutual fundsNavigating the inheritance of assets following a loved one's death can be a daunting task. Families are tasked with understanding the legal...
These SBI death claims can be settled in home branch onlyState Bank of India simplifies death claim settlements. Nominees can file online for savings accounts and fixed deposits. Visit the Decease...
Dhirubhai Ambani’s signature will go to waste! Chandigarh man who found Rs 12 lakh worth Reliance shares plans to walk awayA Chandigarh resident discovered 37-year-old Reliance share certificates worth Rs 12 lakh but decided against digitization due to bureaucra...
PPF, SCSS, Sukanya Samriddhi, other small savings schemes: What happens if an accountholder dies without nominee; govt clarifiesPPF, SCSS, Sukanya Samriddhi, other small savings schemes: The Finance Bill 2023 has proposed to amend the Government Savings Promotion Act...
How to get legal heir certificate or surviving member certificate in case of death without willIn legal paralance, a legal heir certificate or surviving member certificate is one and the same thing. This certificate is needed to trans...
Property frauds: 4 checks that will keep you safeHouse buying is perhaps the biggest investment an individual makes in his lifetime. Any laxity in doing due diligence could cost you your e...
Sebi board overhauls rules for collective investment schemesThe Sebi board, which met under the chairpersonship of Madhabi Puri Buch for the first time since she took charge in March, has increased t...
Estate planning: Making a will is just the first step; here's what else you have to doOnce an individual dies, his/her will comes into effect. However, in certain cities before the division of assets can take place, the legal...
Charges on transfer of property, shares and mutual fund units after death of ownerAccording to experts, no stamp duty has to be paid for the transmission of property and other assets to the legal heir. However, there are ...
Who will own Jayalalithaa’s wealth? Court battles to decideThere are multiple potential claimants to the assets which fall in three categories: owned before Jayalalithaa became chief minister in 199...
Indian mission in Kuwait issues rules for compensation claimsThe embassy said it has five qualified lawyers on its panel whose services can be utilized in such cases.