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Forged Will row: Buyer should not face criminal case for purchasing land on the basis of Will which police found to be forged; rules SCThe Supreme Court has shielded an innocent land buyer from criminal charges in a forged Will case. The buyer, unaware of the forgery, purch...
Joint mutual will alert: Surviving spouse can’t change beneficiaries after partner’s death - what parents must knowDaughters secured an inheritance in Kerala despite their parents' Will. The High Court ruled in their favour, granting them a share of the ...
Can a couple of drinks derail your American Dream?A DUI arrest in the U.S. can create serious immigration problems for those on non-immigrant visas. Even without a conviction, visa revocati...
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...
Old Will, new trouble: Key steps that decide whether your Will survives legal scrutinyA recent court case highlights how an old Will can be invalidated if not properly executed. The Chhattisgarh High Court rejected a 30-year-...
Who is going to inherit Gene Hackman's $80 million fortune? Will there be a legal battle among his children? Here are all detailsGene Hackman left his $80 million estate primarily to his wife, Betsy Arakawa, leading to uncertainty over his three children's share. Lega...
The new H-1B visa modernisation rule: Decoding America's newest immigration updateOn January 17, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security introduced a final rule modernizing the H-1B visa program. Key updates includ...
MP women judges termination: SC to consider sealed cover report against themThe top court, on November 11, 2023, had taken a suo motu (on its own) cognisance of the termination of services of six women civil judges ...
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 can senior citizens protect themselves from financial exploitations by their own families?While there is much talk about protecting senior citizens from online fraudsters because of their ignorance and vulnerability, what is ofte...
5 ways how a Trust scores above Will as succession planning toolFamily trusts are effective and convenient, and if used prudently can provide various benefits as a holistic succession planning tool.
With terror activities at a low ebb: Some semblance of normality as movies, sports & tourists return to ValleyIn 2022, youths joining militancy in the Valley were 99 compared to 136 in 2021 and three districts of Kashmir reported zero recruitment.
Inheritance Planning: The differences between US beneficiary & Indian nominee rightsIn the United States and in India, although inheritance laws apply equally to citizens and permanent residents in both countries, there are...
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...
When is the right time to draft a property will?A property Will is a legal document and legal instrument. The property owner executes this document so that he can plan his succession. Thi...
What you must know before setting up a Private Family Wealth Trust for succession, estate planningWhile assessing whether to set up a PFWT or not, a person must consider the legal pre-conditions. Only a person above the age of 18 and of ...