Even if probate is granted for a Will, Indian law allows for its revocation if a criminal court later declares the Will forged. This ruling...

A recent court case highlights how an old Will can be invalidated if not properly executed. The Chhattisgarh High Court rejected a 30-year-...

Gene Hackman left his $80 million estate primarily to his wife, Betsy Arakawa, leading to uncertainty over his three children's share. Lega...

On January 17, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security introduced a final rule modernizing the H-1B visa program. Key updates includ...

The 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 ...

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...

While there is much talk about protecting senior citizens from online fraudsters because of their ignorance and vulnerability, what is ofte...

Family trusts are effective and convenient, and if used prudently can provide various benefits as a holistic succession planning tool.

In 2022, youths joining militancy in the Valley were 99 compared to 136 in 2021 and three districts of Kashmir reported zero recruitment.

In the United States and in India, although inheritance laws apply equally to citizens and permanent residents in both countries, there are...

The 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...

A property Will is a legal document and legal instrument. The property owner executes this document so that he can plan his succession. Thi...

While 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 ...