Will

Probate is no longer mandatory in India after the 2025 legal amendment, but it can still help validate a will and reduce inheritance disputes. Here's what probate means, how it differs from a succession certificate, and what happens if a person dies without a will.

NRIs inheriting financial assets in India often face delays due to missing documents, KYC issues and nomination gaps. Experts explain the steps, paperwork and common mistakes that can help ensure a smoother transmission process.

The Karnataka High Court ruling clarifies that property received by a father from his own father does not automatically become ancestral. Children cannot claim a birthright in such assets if they remain the father's self-acquired property.

If your father inherited property from his father, can he sell or bequeath it without your consent? Here's what Hindu law says about ancestral property and coparcenary rights.

Probate of a Will in India confirms its validity and gives legal authority to the executor. Check and understand the process, documents required, court procedure, recent changes, and when probate can help prevent inheritance disputes.

A will prepared using an online platform is legally valid in India if it meets statutory requirements. But families should ensure it reflects the testator's specific circumstances and assets.

A missing nominee or will can delay access to savings. Understand how legal heirs can claim fixed deposits, the documents required, and the process banks follow after a depositor's death.

1 Finance Magazine has found that 84.8% of Indians have no will, and 62.5% have no plans to make one, highlighting weak estate planning, limited financial awareness, and rising inheritance disputes amid growing intergenerational wealth transfers.

A guide to what a will is in India, explaining the legal meaning under the Indian Succession Act 1925, eligibility, key rules, and the importance of writing a valid will.

Joint and mutual Wills may sound similar, but the legal consequences are vastly different. Here’s how couples should choose the right structure under Indian law—and avoid costly ambiguity.