Under Hindu Law, brother and sister are at par when it comes to the devolution of property of a father dying intestate. When a Hindu male dies intestate (without leaving a will), his property devolves upon the legal heirs as per Section 8 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956. The legal heirs are as follows: […]
The property has most of the time been a bone of contention among the family members. Between a father and his children, the distribution of property can cause problems if the father has to make choices and distribution is not equal. It is always advisable to get timely legal advice in property matters and place […]
Yes. A Gift deed being an instrument for transferring the rights in the property can be challenged in India.Gift: A gift is a gratuitous transfer of property by a donor to a donee voluntarily. Gift Deed: A legal document describing the transfer of property. A gift deed is an agreement between the two parties […]
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Daughters and daughter – in – laws are on different footing when it comes to shares they receive on division of property in a family. Devolution of property by inheritance or succession is influenced by personal laws and is governed by various statutes. Position of daughters: Equal right as a son In the case of […]
An owner of the property can transfer the same in many ways like Will, Gift or Sale.Among family and friends, the property is usually transferred by way of executing a Gift Deed. The process of Gift deed creation is generally the same in all the States of India. There are certain requirements which are specific to […]
Personal laws determine the right of grandchildren in the property of the Grandfather. Grandson’s rights depends upon the nature of property in the hands of the Grandfather.
Family disputes can lead to a forced partition. Partition of property takes place when there is joint ownership of two or more persons in property, and each of them wants to have a separate share. Partition of property comes with financial and legal implications. The partition of property in India is governed by Partition Act […]
Description: Right of women over property and how it devolves to her successors. Women are now building assets on their own. Even under inheritance laws, they are absolute owners of property inherited or acquired by them and therefore, free to deal with it as they desire.