Estate planning under Hindu, Indian succession acts to ensure smooth transfer

I am a Hindu father with two daughters and a son, living in Mumbai. I own…

Strike a fine balance, have a just civil code

on june 14 Law Commission of India decided to seek views and propose to the public…

Can the beneficiary also be made the executor and witness of the will?

I have drafted a Will after identifying the beneficiaries of my estate. Should the beneficiaries, executors…

How is the property divided if an heir dies after making a will?

My grandfather left a will in 1996 in my father’s name for a third of his…

Time to settle the debate on nomination

The importance of nomination has been repeatedly emphasized by various regulators to streamline and facilitate the…

Can my son, daughter-in-law be two witnesses of my will?

I am planning to give my property to my son and daughter-in-law who live with me.…

how to apply for letter of administration

A mother of four died after passing most of her wealth to one child and the…

Can my mother who is not a coparcener be a Karta in HUF?

My father, who was the Karta of our HUF (Hindu Undivided Family), along with my mother,…

Can a Will be written from abroad?

Me and my family (wife and son) are NRIs based in Sweden. I have property and…