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INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT, 1925 |
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This Act deals with distribution of property among legal heirs of the deceased
person as per the will or testament. It includes Hindus, Budhists, Sikhs,
Jainas, who have died after making their will. It covers all other
persons as well who have died whether with or without making a will, however
Muslims are largely governed by Muslims personal law.
A person, so long as he is alive is free to deal with his property in a way he
likes. He is, by making a will, free to lay down his own scheme of distribution
of his property after his death. This is known as testamentary
disposition. The law of testamentary succession deals with the rules
relating to passing of property on relations as well as others (as prescribed
in the will). |
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The law of succession is classified as under :
- testamentary succession and
- intestate succession.
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| Testator : |
A person who dies leaving a valid will and testament. |
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| Testament : |
Testament means "will". |
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| Testamentary : |
Pertaining to or concerning a last will and testament. A document which
is testamentary (written in legal language) in character must be executed in
accordance with the formalities prescribed by law or it will be given no
effect. |
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| Intestate : |
Person dying without will. |
