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Husband leaves some properties to sister through Will, excluding wife and children; Supreme Court upholds it for this reason- Hindu Succession Act: When a woman’s property may go to her husband's legal heirs before her own parents
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- 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recover your moneyNearly Rs 8,974 crore in unclaimed insurance funds is lying with insurers due to missing nominees, outdated records, lost documents and lac...29 Jun, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
- Son emerges after father’s death, secures house keys, step uncle challenges it and prevails; HC says only civil court can decide property rightsA property dispute between a deceased man's son and his stepbrother has reached the Calcutta High Court. The court has ruled that only a ci...16 Jun, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
- Will Rs 32 lakh EPF corpus withdrawal be tax-free? Are there better options than withdrawing?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I contributed to EPF until 2021 while working at an MNC. Since moving to a startup in 2022 that doesn’t offer PF,...16 Jun, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
- From reducing stock, MF holdings to evaluating your assets: Use this 8-point checklist to simplify finances after retirementYou may not need a long list of investments. Close bank and investment accounts that you no longer need. Reduce your stock and mutual fund ...15 Jun, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
- Daughter becomes co-owner of family property via oral arrangement; she files tenant eviction case and wins in Supreme CourtA daughter, a co-owner of family property through an oral arrangement, has won a tenant eviction case in the Supreme Court. The court ruled...11 Jun, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
- 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...09 Jun, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
- Landlord filed case to evict tenant but tenant bought 50% share from co-owner mid-dispute and filed partition of property case: HC gives no relief to landlord on eviction caseA tenant facing eviction for unauthorized construction and rent default became a co-owner mid-dispute. He purchased a 50% share of the prop...08 Jun, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
- Joint vs mutual Will: What Indian couples should know before planning the succession of their estateJoint and mutual Wills, while legally recognized in India, present significant complexities and potential for disputes. Experts highlight t...29 May, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
- Inside an African hotel where asylum seekers deported by the US are imprisonedAsylum seekers deported from the United States are being held against their will in Equatorial Guinea. The Trump administration struck a de...28 May, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
- Assam passes Uniform Civil Code bill amid Opposition protestsAssam has passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill. This new law establishes a common legal framework for marriage, divorce, succession, and live...27 May, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
- Inherited property via Will? Do you need mutation in your name - here’s what law saysInheriting property via Will? While mutation records update who pays taxes, they don't transfer ownership. Courts permit mutation for heirs...27 May, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
- Banks seek RBI guidance as multiple nominations create claim settlement hurdlesBanks are facing difficulties settling claims when multiple people are nominated on accounts. This is causing operational problems for fina...27 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- Claiming your inheritance by executing a Will: What legal heirs must know about nominees, probate and asset transfersExecuting a Will in India is often more complex than believed, involving numerous institutions and documentation hurdles. Nominees do not a...23 May, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
- Dracula's castle has a new owner, and he comes from the United StatesJoel Weinshanker, a businessman behind Graceland and Party City, has acquired a majority stake in Bran Castle's operations. This Romanian f...14 May, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
- Now homeowners can file online complaint against builders for illegal transfer charges in Uttar Pradesh; Step-by-step guide on how to do itHomeowners in Uttar Pradesh can now file online complaints against builders for illegal transfer charges. UP-RERA has activated a new mecha...09 May, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
- Will registration at Rs 100 in Maharashtra: Why homeowners in cooperative societies, senior citizens should not delay estate planningA Will has always been optionally registrable under Section 18 of the Registration Act, 1908, and registration is not mandatory for validit...08 May, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
- No nomination in mutual fund or demat account? Here’s how legal heirs can claim investmentsNot having a nominee in mutual funds or demat accounts doesn’t mean your investments are lost—but it can make access difficult for your fam...22 Apr, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
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