Will News
Can my sister claim assets bequeathed to my late mother in father's will ?
It is recommended that you or the executor under the will consult a legal advisor.
2 min read9 Dec 2025Sunjay Kapur's mom tells Delhi HC: ‘Instead of mourning, Priya concealed massive assets—watches, paintings’
Delhi High Court listed the matter for further arguments on December 3.
1 min read1 Dec 2025Nominee vs legal heir: Clearing the biggest misconception in Indian inheritance
Many Indians assume a nominee inherits their money — but the law says otherwise. Nominees are only custodians, while legal heirs or beneficiaries named in a Will ultimately own the assets.
3 min read24 Nov 2025Estate planning: Can an unmarried woman pass on her wealth to a charitable trust?
By combining a properly drafted and registered Will or trust with professional execution, your estate can be managed exactly as you envision while minimizing any potential legal interference from your brother
2 min read13 Nov 2025Will nomination make me sole owner of the asset?
Being named a nominee for fixed deposits does not automatically make you the sole owner. Legal heirs or Will beneficiaries have claims, too.
1 min read5 Nov 2025Why you need a Will—and how to get it right
A Will isn’t only for the wealthy. It’s a simple, powerful way to ensure your assets are passed on as you intend — without legal hurdles, disputes, or uncertainty.
5 min read4 Nov 2025How can I safeguard my digital assets and ensure they’re covered in my Will?
With much of our lives online, estate planning now needs to account for digital footprints, too.
2 min read28 Oct 2025Sunjay Kapur’s will refers to him as ‘she’ in four places, says Mahesh Jethamalani
The feminine pronoun is used in the most crucial part to describe the late Sona Comstar chief, Jethmalani’s said. His comments are central to the inheritance dispute between Samaira and Kiaan, Kapur’s two children with Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor, and his widow Priya Kapur.
2 min read14 Oct 2025How can soldiers on active duty make a Will under Indian law?
The Indian Succession Act, 1925, considers the unusual circumstances that people of certain professions might face and allows a provision for Privileged Wills.
2 min read14 Oct 2025Why NRIs without a Will face a nightmare inheriting property and deposits in India
For NRIs, inheriting property or bank deposits in India can take months of legal effort without a Will. Here’s why missing paperwork can trap crores in limbo—and how to avoid the ordeal.
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Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared
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