Florida cop accused of spending $214,000 renovating a dead man’s home he allegedly took over for yearsBrian Louis Sguros, a police officer, allegedly took control of Dennis West's home after his death. Investigators claim he used West's iden...
22 Oct, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
Alina Habba-Ric Grenell feud: How $5.6 million Kennedy Center donation claim and Venezuela business ties sparked Trump’s probeAlina Habba has accused Ric Grenell of failing to deposit a $5.6 million Kennedy Center donation from her husband, Turkish businessman Turh...
16 Oct, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
Who is Desiree Washington? The 18-year-old beauty contestant whose 1991 rape case led to Mike Tyson's convictionIn 1991, Desiree Washington accused boxer Mike Tyson of rape, sparking a sensational trial that culminated in Tyson's conviction in 1992. H...
10 Oct, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Who was Colleen Slemmer? The 19-year-old murdered by Christa Pike in 1995 as a failed execution puts the case back in the spotlightColleen Slemmer was killed in 1995 in Tennessee, which led to the conviction of Christa Pike and others involved. Pike, who was sentenced t...
06 Oct, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
Chris Brown’s ex Diamond Brown claims singer threatened her boyfriend. Reportedly got 'extremely angry'; Know singer's previous relationship controversiesDiamond Brown has recently submitted court documents accusing Chris Brown of threats and harassment following their separation. Their four-...
05 Oct, 2026, 04.39 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
Is Will registration mandatory? No, but two witnesses are required by lawRegistration of Will is optional but at least two attesting witness in Will is mandatory; Know what the law says. This article explains it ...
18 Sep, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
Elder sister revoked first Will favouring younger sister after property dispute; HC upheld the second Will giving the house to adopted daughterAfter elder sister revoked her 1st Will, younger sister forcefully grabbed her house and refused her entry; elder sister writes a 2nd Will ...
16 Sep, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
South Carolina police officer killed, another injured in park gunfightA South Carolina police officer, 29-year-old Christopher DeLong, was killed and another officer, David Dymock, was injured in a gunfight Sa...
30 Aug, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
Employee lost job over pending criminal case; SC awards Rs 5 lakh compensation for wrongful terminationEmployee to get Rs 5 lakh compensation after proving employer terminated him due to pendency of criminal cases; SC order explained. Know ho...
15 Aug, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
After my death, can my wife transfer our 2BHK to our son via gift deed without an NOC from our daughter?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I own a 2-BHK flat and my wife is a joint owner. We have two children, who are settled abroad. After my death, th...
04 Aug, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
Probate granted to Will but criminal court finds the Will to be forged: Affected party can apply for revocation of probateEven if probate is granted for a Will, Indian law allows for its revocation if a criminal court later declares the Will forged. This ruling...
25 Feb, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Govt scraps mandatory probate of wills: Is voluntary probate still a smart move?The Indian government has removed the mandatory requirement for probate of wills. This change simplifies succession planning for Hindus, Bu...
06 Jan, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
Probate no longer mandatory in these three metros: What repealing Section 213 means for wills and estatesBy removing Section 213 and amending Section 370(1) of the Indian Succession Act, the recently passed Repealing and Amending Act, 2025 plac...
05 Jan, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
Making Will for succession: What is probate of a Will and how does it help in transfer of inheritance to legal heirs?A simple Will, while useful, may not always be enough, especially when it comes to real estate especially in big cities like Mumbai, Kolkat...
12 Jun, 2025, 03.26 PM IST
Probating a will: 5 things to knowProbate helps resolve disputes among heirs or potential claimants as it establishes the legitimacy of the will in a court of law.
14 Oct, 2024, 06.30 AM IST
Is there a deadline to challenge a will?The succession laws set no timeline to challenge the will. However, there exists the three years time period by which an individual to chal...
01 Nov, 2023, 01.08 PM IST