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Elder sister revoked first Will favouring younger sister after property dispute; HC upheld the second Will giving the house to adopted daughterAfter elder sister revoked her 1st Will, younger sister forcefully grabbed her house and refused her entry; elder sister writes a 2nd Will ...
After my death, can my wife transfer our 2BHK to our son via gift deed without an NOC from our daughter?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I own a 2-BHK flat and my wife is a joint owner. We have two children, who are settled abroad. After my death, th...
Desai-led 9-member panel to examine Bengal draft UCC billWest Bengal has formed a nine-member committee to examine its draft Uniform Civil Code. This panel, led by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, w...
West Bengal govt sets up committee to examine draft Uniform Civil Code BillWest Bengal has formed a high-level committee to examine its draft Uniform Civil Code. This committee, led by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai...
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...
Assam passes Uniform Civil Code bill amid Opposition protestsAssam has passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill. This new law establishes a common legal framework for marriage, divorce, succession, and live...
Person accused of murder or abetting it cannot inherit victim's property: SCThe Supreme Court has delivered a landmark ruling. Individuals accused of murder or abetting murder cannot inherit property from the victim...
Person accused of murder or abetting it cannot inherit victim's property: SCThe Supreme Court has delivered a significant ruling. Individuals accused of murdering or abetting the murder of another person are barred ...
Witnesses to a Will turn hostile? How Hindu succession is decided thenA will fails if its witnesses become hostile. This means the deceased's property will be distributed according to Hindu succession laws, no...
Probate no longer mandatory in these three metros: What repealing Section 213 means for wills and estatesBy removing Section 213 and amending Section 370(1) of the Indian Succession Act, the recently passed Repealing and Amending Act, 2025 plac...
10 smart ways to prevent family feuds over property before they start
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 legal heirs be a witness to the will?When a will is made by an individual, it is important that it is signed by a witness. Can a legal heir or children be witness to the will? ...
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 ...
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...
HC notice to Law Ministry on PIL on bequeathing of propertyThe Madras High Court today directed the Law and Company Affairs Ministry to file within four weeks a counter affidavit on a PIL challengin...
Bombay High Court rejects Jaidev's plea for relief on Bal Thackeray's willBombay HC refused to grant interim relief to Jaidev seeking to restrain the beneficiaries of his father Balasaheb Thackeray's will from sel...