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Worried about future of your child with special needs? How making a trust can help your child when you are not aroundFor parents of children with special needs, a special needs trust offers a vital long-term plan for their child's care and financial securi...- Joint vs mutual Will: What Indian couples should know before planning the succession of their estateJoint and mutual Wills, while legally recognized in India, present significant complexities and potential for disputes. Experts highlight t...
- 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...
- Have assets in the USA or UK? Why an Indian Will alone may not protect your heirsIndian families with assets in the USA and UK need robust succession plans. A single Indian Will may not suffice for overseas properties. E...
- Will registration at Rs 100 in Maharashtra: Why homeowners in cooperative societies, senior citizens should not delay estate planningA Will has always been optionally registrable under Section 18 of the Registration Act, 1908, and registration is not mandatory for validit...
- Property partition after owner’s death: A guide for legal heirs to divide assetsPartition of a property means the legal division of jointly owned property among co-owners or legal heirs, severing joint occupancy into in...
- 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 ...
- Properties worth over ₹5,000 cr attached in PACL investment caseThe Enforcement Directorate has attached 126 properties valued at over ₹5,000 crore. This action is part of a massive land investment fraud...
- Sir Ratan Tata Trust may get formal trust deed as Tata Trusts reviews governance structureTata Trusts is reviewing governance for the Sir Ratan Tata Trust. A new trust deed may be drafted. This follows discussions on trustee appo...
- Nominee vs legal heir: Know who really inherits your moneyAs you embark on the journey of safeguarding your finances through insurance and bank accounts, appointing a nominee is a common practice. ...
- Is it better to distribute one’s assets during lifetime or after demise? Which succession tool is best suited to your needs?Inheritance conflicts frequently occur in India as families navigate the complexities of passing on legacies. Although parents strive to cr...
- The Inheritance of Loss: Inside the silent battles of queer heirs in India’s richest familiesWealthy Indian families are increasingly using inheritance to control their gay children, often coercing them into lavender marriages or di...
- I have children from two marriages. How can I distribute my assets without legal disputes in future?I have children from two marriages. I want to ensure that my assets are distributed fairly and without future legal disputes. What legal do...
- Can my children stake claim to a property bequeathed to their grandmother?Our panel of experts will answer questions related to any aspect of personal finance. If you have a query, mail it to us right away.
- 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...
- 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 ...
- What happens to the property of a person who dies without a Will?A Will is a legal document that permits a person, the testator, to make decisions on how his estate will be managed and disposed after his ...
- Bombay High Court refuses Uddhav Thackeray's plea to remove family history from caveatJaidev, who did not get a farthing in father's property, had filed a caveat in the probate petition urging that he may be heard in this mat...
- HC rejects Jaidev's plea for share in Bal Thackeray's propertyIn the present case, Udhav Thackeray, Bal Thackeray's youngest son, has filed a probate petition, to get his father's will certified by the...
- Thackeray brothers clash over father's will ahead of pollsUddhav and four executors named by Thackeray in his December 13, 2011 will, moved the HC to get it certified last January.
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