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Business News > Mint Authors > Aradhana Bhansali

Aradhana Bhansali

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ARTICLES BY ARADHANA BHANSALI

A will is an instrument of testamentary disposition of property, whereby one transfers or bequeaths his property to the named beneficiaries on his death.

Witnessing a will: Your legal duties and responsibilities

1 min read . 18 Jun 2024

The instrument by which a trust is declared is called an instrument of trust and is generally known as the ‘trust deed. (iStockphoto)

How to tackle concerns regarding a trustee’s management of property

2 min read . 11 Jun 2024

If the agreement does provide for the structural issues, then you may claim the amount from the seller by invoking the clauses under your agreement.

What to do when a seller fails to disclose significant property defects

1 min read . 14 May 2024

The special power of attorney will have to be registered and stamped as per the applicable state laws. (iStockphoto)

Can NRIs execute a tenancy agreement through SPAs?

1 min read . 09 Jan 2024

We assume that the will is deposited with the sub-registrar concerned who would have certified it as ‘registered’.

Is the certified copy of a will legally valid?

1 min read . 19 Dec 2023

You should check the other exemptions before renting out the premises.(iStockphoto)

Are some premises exempted from the Rent Control Act?

2 min read . 16 Nov 2023

A will can be validly made by any adult of sound mind.

What is the legal procedure to contest a will’s validity in court?

2 min read . 14 Nov 2023

To clarify, a tenant is liable to pay standard rent and permitted increases In case the landlord has undertaken expenses to make certain improvement/structural alterations of the subject premises, he can increase the rent beyond 4% and up to 25% per annum under law.

What are the basic rights of a tenant?

1 min read . 13 Apr 2023

Can you challenge the Will executed by your grandfather?

1 min read . 02 Mar 2022

Will my father have a share in a house he built for my brother?

1 min read . 11 Jan 2022

Hindu daughters have equal rights to ancestral property

1 min read . 02 Jun 2021

Your sister can grant power of attorney to your mother or yourself

2 min read . 10 Mar 2021

Parent can release her share in a property to child through a registered gift

2 min read . 05 May 2020

Assuming the father expired intestate or without a Will, the daughters (including a married daughter) being Class I heirs, would have a right in their father’s estate, part of which was the subject property. (iStock)

Without a Will, all Class I heirs have a right in their father’s estate

2 min read . 22 Apr 2020

Owner has the unfettered right to bequeath his property to anyone

3 min read . 04 Feb 2020

Adopted child is class-1 heir and has equal rights in father’s property

2 min read . 04 Dec 2019

Private trust created for the benefit of a minor child can invest in mutual fund

1 min read . 28 Aug 2019

(Photo: iStock)

Property can be bequeathed to child via Will after mutating the property

1 min read . 13 Aug 2019

(Photo: iStock)

Private trust cannot be used to defraud legitimate rights of business creditors

2 min read . 30 Jul 2019

Society members entitled to free redeveloped flat

2 min read . 27 Feb 2019