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: […]
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 […]
The division of property can be made a hassle-free exercise if there is proper documentation in place as per legal advice. The Impact of divorce on joint property…