There are a lot of property disputes between siblings these days. It has become a bone of contention among family members to resolve property matters. In order to gain the maximum share of the property, each sibling ignores the needs of the others. There are many factors contributing to disputes, such as greed and lack […]
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Basics of a Will Document and its relevance for NRIs
Summary Will is an essential legal document which should be prepared during the lifetime of the testator. A Will document can be made in any language, and it needs to be signed by the testator. Further, the Will document needs to be attested by at least 02 witnesses. A Will can be registered at the […]
Transfer of Property on the basis of Registered or Unregistered Will
Transfer of property means transferring the ownership of the property. For transfer of the property, one has to establish his claim or has to prove his title. The same can be done through various documents like sale deed, gift deed, Will etc.Will or no WillWhenever a person dies, someone has to manage his property and […]
How to obtain probate of a Will
A Will is an important legal document which must be drafted with the help of an Advocate. Probate legalizes only a valid WillPeople approach us with many queries relating to the probate of a Will. Here we discuss some of those queries. What is a Will?A Will is a legal document. It contains the desire […]
THINGS TO REMEMBER WHILE MAKING A WILL
It’s a myth that making a will is the right of only the rich. Any adult who wants to ensure a fair & just distribution of his assets can write a will. The assets could include property, gold, financial investments, art and artefacts, even hard cash lying at home.Every individual should write a will so […]
Reasons to have a Will for Property in India
A will can be defined as a legal document that divides an individual’s intestate amongst his heirs. In order to carry out persons wish after his death, a will becomes the primary document of execution. There are many reasons as to why an individual should draft their wills and get them registered –Custody of Children […]
How to register a Will?
A will is a document that allows for the division and distribution of an individual’s intestate amongst his heirs and others in accordance with his wishes after his demise.The registration of a will is not compulsory; however, a greater legitimacy is attached to it once registered.The registration of a will is considered to be more […]
Grounds to Challenge a Will in The Court
A will is the legal statement of an individual about what he wishes to do with his property after his death. It is the intention of an individual regarding the devolution of his property and what has to be done with the same. A will is registered under Section 18(e) of The Indian Registration Act […]
What Happens When A Woman Dies Without Leaving A Will
The patriarchal roots have dug deep into the minds of the legislators in India, and section 15 and 16 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 is a testimony to that thought process. The socio-economic changes have positioned women in a position at par with men, but the patriarchy infested sections are still to evolve. The […]