Sisters demanded 1/3 share in parents’ lands, citing Hindu Succession Law, but brother won the case in Madras HC; know whyBrother cuts sisters from parents lands & wins case: Sisters wanted to apply Hindu law of succession and get 1/3rd share in parents’ lands,...
08 Oct, 2026, 07.26 AM IST
Ancestral vs self-acquired property: When oral relinquishment is valid under Hindu succession lawFor ancestral property oral relinquishment can suffice but not for self-acquired properties; Check what Hindu Succession law says. Ancestra...
26 Sep, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
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...
23 Sep, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
Uncle opposed claim to grandfather’s 12-acre land after father’s name was removed; Supreme Court gives relief to childrenRemoving name from mutation records can’t take away ownership rights to land, rules Supreme Court; Here’s what landowners should know. Read...
11 Sep, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Occupancy Certificate withheld by Bengaluru civic body after landowner refused land for road widening: Landowner fights back and gets relief from Karnataka HCBengaluru land owner was asked to give up 656 sq m land for road widening work; Corporation withheld OC because of this issue; Owner took t...
05 Sep, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
Succession Planning: 8 key tax considerations you should take into accountSuccession planning involves connected legal and tax events, not just death. Income earned before death must be reported by the deceased's ...
18 Aug, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
Son denies share of ancestral property to 6 half sisters; Andhra Pradesh HC give relief to the sisters and orders property partitionSix half-sisters have won their rightful share in ancestral properties. The Andhra Pradesh High Court rejected their half-brother's claims ...
14 Jul, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
Father can't relinquish daughter’s share in ancestral property to son; Know the legal positionA father cannot legally sign away his daughter's rightful share in ancestral property to his son, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled. ...
04 Jul, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
What’s the right way to gift my share of land to my sisters, gift deed or relinquishment deed?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I want to give my share in a plot of land, in Karnataka, to my sisters. I want to know if I need to draft a relin...
20 Jan, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Do I need to do mutation of my late father’s leased shop with my mother as co-owner?ET Wealth Reader's Query: My father passed away recently, leaving behind a shop which is on a lease and license (L&L) agreement and my moth...
18 Nov, 2025, 11.12 AM IST
Gift deed and relinquishment deed in real estate: What’s the difference?If you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 4...
10 Mar, 2025, 06.30 AM IST
Gift deed or sale deed/agreement: Which method attracts minimum stamp duty when transferring property?Our panel of experts will answer questions related to any aspect of personal finance. If you have a query, mail it to us right away.
19 Sep, 2024, 01.11 PM IST
Haven't received share from brother after sale of a joint property. What to do now?You can file a suit against your brother to claim your share in the sale proceeds of the property. To initiate the legal process for claimi...
11 Sep, 2023, 06.30 AM IST
How to transfer property to legal heir after owner's deathOnce the property owner dies, it is upon the legal heirs to transfer the property in their name. The process to transfer the property in th...
08 Sep, 2023, 11.04 AM IST
Can I stop my parents from gifting immovable assets through a will to my wife, me, or my daughter?Readers estate planning queries answered by Raj Lakhotia, Founder, Dilsewill.
20 Mar, 2023, 06.30 AM IST
8 ways of transferring property: Find out which suits you mostThe modes of transfer can be divided into two types: (A) Those where the instrument of transfer needs to be stamped ad valorem and is manda...
28 Oct, 2021, 03.29 PM IST
Can a registered, conditional gift deed be treated as a will?A conditional gift deed and a will are completely different documents having distinct features and purposes.
27 Jul, 2021, 09.59 AM IST