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Own assets in India and England? Why experts say you should make two separate Wills immediatelyIndividuals with assets in both India and England are advised to create separate Wills to ensure proper distribution and avoid legal challe...- 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 ...
- 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...
- SC dismisses property inheritance case as key witness disowns will, orders natural Hindu succession to apply after mother’s deathThe Supreme Court dismissed a property inheritance case. A key witness disowned a will during cross-examination. This means the property wi...
- Ratan Tata put a ‘no-contest clause’ in his Will: Can this clause help prevent family disputes?While the clause can act as a deterrent to frivolous challenging of the will, it is not legally binding and is not recognised by key succes...
- Birla-Lodha Dispute: Calcutta HC clarifies power and scope of APL CommitteeThe Calcutta High Court, in the prolonged legal battle over Priyamvada Devi Birla's estate, ruled against granting full powers to the admin...
- When can a legal heir challenge a will as per Indian succession lawsIf a legal heir wants to challenge a will, it can only be done in accordance with the Indian Succession Act, 1925. This succession law deal...
- Can a legal heir who is also a witness challenge the will?Find out on what grounds a legal heir can challenge a will.
- Did you know a sound will can also be contested? Find out where you can go wrong and how to avoid itThough there is no surefire way to create an ironclad will, drafting a technically sound and factually precise document can help minimise t...
- Is there a way to ensure that will is not challenged in court of law?It is optional to register a will, however, it can be challenged in a court of law if it has errors even if it is registered. Keep in mind ...
- Estate planning queries: Here are answers to 8 common queries on willsOne should try to make an error-free will to minimise the risk of disputes in family. Here are eight common queries answered related to wil...
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