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Ignoring objection notice for property mutation proves costly: SC rejects relatives' bid to revoke probate of aunt's Will that made nephew sole beneficiaryNephew got aunt's properties via Will, obtained probate and applied for mutation; Relatives ignored the mutation objection notice but years...- Supreme Court suggests mediation to settle dispute in Bharat Forge promoter familyThe Supreme Court has proposed mediation for the Kalyani siblings to settle their extensive family dispute over ancestral wealth and compan...
- 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...
- Calling property ‘ancestral’ isn’t enough: Courts demand clear chain of title and documentary proofCourts now demand concrete proof for ancestral property claims. Simply calling property ancestral is insufficient. Claimants must establish...
- Handwriting opinion not required when whole Will is disputed as daughter challenges father’s Will: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court ruled that a handwriting expert's opinion is unnecessary when a daughter challenges the entirety of her father's Will, no...
- Son challenges late father’s Will giving property to aunt and late grandmother; wins case in HC as court allows Will forgery probe to continueA son has won a legal battle in the Delhi High Court. The court has allowed a police investigation into an alleged forged Will. The Will wa...
- Ancestral land claim fails: Mutation records not proof of ownership, HC rejects brothers’ claim over land held by religious trustThe Andhra Pradesh High Court dismissed an appeal by two brothers claiming ancestral land ownership. The court ruled that revenue records l...
- Brothers can’t rewrite father’s will after mother’s death, rules HC, preserves daughters’ share in ancestral propertyThe Andhra Pradesh High Court has blocked two brothers from altering their late father's will to reduce their mother's share and exclude th...
- 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...
- Home loan relief, landmark court rulings, gaming crackdown: Key events that turned heads in 20252025 saw significant shifts in personal finance, with succession law changes abolishing mandatory probate in major cities and clarifying an...
- Mutation entry can’t override real ownership or inheritance rights, says Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court ruled that property mutation entries do not confer ownership or title. A property dispute involving ancestral land, a con...
- Financial planning: Why end-of-life planning is crucial and how to do itAs we age, we should make a realistic estimate of what we may need and take steps to get rid of, give away and reduce our belongings, durin...
- Private Trusts Vs HUFs: Which suits your needs to pass on assets to legal heirs?Will, gift deed, private trusts are some of the most commonly used methods that an individual can use to pass on the assets to his/her fami...
- How to transfer money received by a nominee to legal heirsReaders' estate planning queries answered by Raj Lakhotia, Founder, Dilsewill.
- How parents can disown the child from receiving their property, assetsThere are times when family disputes reach a point of no return. When such a situation arises, parents may want to completely cut off their...
- Can we sell a joint property only with a Will or need to transfer first in our name?The properties will get transferred in the name of the beneficiaries as per the terms of the will once it is probated or executed by means ...
- The most tax-efficient investment strategies for an Indian HNITo save taxes and plan investments, HNIs can create HUFs, form LLPs or family trusts.
- Hello Dear HNI, here’s how to reduce your tax liabilityHowever, the Indian Income Tax Act also, provides several avenues to taxpayers to reduce their tax liabilities in a legitimate manner. Some...
- Does my daughter have a right to my property while I am alive?If the daughter is able bodied, sound of mind and a major, then she does not have any right over the parent's self-acquired property till t...
- How a married woman can protect her financial rightsFinancial friction can rupture a relationship. While money issues are not the primary cause of breakups, they can be one of the contributin...
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