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Business News > Mint Authors > Shaishavi Kadakia

Shaishavi Kadakia

ARTICLES BY SHAISHAVI KADAKIA

A charitable society can be formed for literary, scientific or charitable purposes and is registered with the relevant Registrar of Societies.

How to create an NGO in your grandfather's name

2 min read . 12 Aug 2026

Under Hindu law, ancestral property rights vary based on its nature. Siblings, including sisters, hold equal birthrights.

Can my father sell ancestral property without my consent?

2 min read . 22 Jul 2026

Under Indian law, an online will is valid if created by a sound-minded testator, following legal requirements.

Is an online will legally valid in India?

2 min read . 30 Jun 2026

Following the death of their grandfather, a family is facing disputes over his estate and business due to the absence of a Will. (Pixabay)

Family feud over inheritance? Here’s how to avoid years of litigation

2 min read . 27 May 2026

To pass on agricultural land to your children, you can execute a Will bequeathing the properties to them. (AFP)

Can non-resident heirs inherit agricultural land in India?

1 min read . 21 Apr 2026

It is advisable to maintain distinct Wills for Indian and US assets to comply with local laws and simplify estate administration.

Returning to India? What happens to your US assets and will?

2 min read . 25 Feb 2026

An advance medical directive may be made by a person with decision-making capacity. (Image: Pixabay)

Can you refuse life support through your will? Here's what Indian law says

2 min read . 14 Jan 2026

Do remember to update your will periodically to reflect changes in your assets, beneficiaries, or other circumstances. (iStock)

Can my sister claim assets bequeathed to my late mother in father's will ?

2 min read . 09 Dec 2025

There is no difference in terms of formalities whether you make a Will in Bengaluru or Mumbai.

Should I make a Will in the city of my origin or where I have assets?

2 min read . 18 Nov 2025

Wills made by Hindus are not revoked upon the marriage of the person making the Will. (Image: Pixababy)

What happens to a Will made before marriage when a partner dies?

1 min read . 24 Sept 2025

For a Muslim, it is crucial to know the nuances of Muslim law to establish a trust for family security. (AI-generated image)

How to protect your heirs with a trust under Muslim Law

2 min read . 28 Aug 2025

If there's no Will, the estate is to be distributed to his legal heirs as per the Hindu Succession Act, 1956. (Pixabay)

How to distribute assets after grandfather's passing

3 min read . 15 Jul 2025

Please consult a lawyer to understand the application of these general legal principles to the facts and circumstances of your case. Photo: Kaushik Ramaswamy

My parents’ marriage was not valid. Can I inherit property from my late father?

2 min read . 10 Jun 2025

You should engage a qualified lawyer to ensure that a comprehensive, legally sound, and bespoke will is prepared.

What are the rules around wills when a Muslim marries a non-Muslim?

2 min read . 22 May 2025

The revocation of a will upon marriage depends upon the personal law applicable to you.

Should I make a new will after getting married?

1 min read . 12 Mar 2025

Any person who is of legal age and possesses a sound mind can create a Will.

What is the appropriate age to draft a will?

2 min read . 14 Jan 2025

You may also consider, as an alternative, creating a 'testamentary trust’, a trust created under your Will to hold the assets till your daughters turn 25 years old.

How can I ensure my daughters receive assets only after turning 25?

2 min read . 08 Jan 2025

Alternatively, you may also set up a charitable trust under your Will, appointing trusted persons to administer the trust as trustee

Leaving your estate to charity: Key considerations for your will

2 min read . 26 Nov 2024

Youur children will continue to have the right to inherit your property as well as that of their father. (Image: Pixabay)

Can my ex-husband inherit my estate, and will my children inherit from him?

1 min read . 05 Nov 2024

A PoA empowers the person to whom it is granted (PoA holder) to act for and in the name of the person issuing it (grantor) with regard to matters specified in the PoA.

My father is comatose. Can I use the power of attorney granted by him now?

2 min read . 29 Oct 2024