July 5, 2022

Basics of a Will Document and its relevance for NRIs

Basics of a Will Document and its relevance for NRIs

Summary Will is an essential legal document which should be prepared during the lifetime of the testator. A Will document can be made in any language, and it needs to be signed by the testator. Further, the Will document needs to be attested by at least 02 witnesses. A Will can be registered at the […]

Read more

August 13, 2019

How to obtain probate of a Will

How to obtain probate of a Will

A Will is an important legal document which must be drafted with the help of an Advocate. Probate legalizes only a valid WillPeople approach us with many queries relating to the probate of a Will. Here we discuss some of those queries.   What is a Will?A Will is a legal document. It contains the desire […]

Read more

May 14, 2018

THINGS TO REMEMBER WHILE MAKING A WILL

things to remember while making a will

It’s a myth that making a will is the right of only the rich. Any adult who wants to ensure a fair & just distribution of his assets can write a will. The assets could include property, gold, financial investments, art and artefacts, even hard cash lying at home.Every individual should write a will so […]

Read more

December 11, 2017

Reasons to have a Will for Property in India

Reasons to have a Will for Property in India

A will can be defined as a legal document that divides an individual’s intestate amongst his heirs.  In order to carry out persons wish after his death, a will becomes the primary document of execution. There are many reasons as to why an individual should draft their wills and get them registered –Custody of Children […]

Read more

November 30, 2017

How to register a Will?

How to register a Will in India

A will is a document that allows for the division and distribution of an individual’s intestate amongst his heirs and others in accordance with his wishes after his demise.The registration of a will is not compulsory; however, a greater legitimacy is attached to it once registered.The registration of a will is considered to be more […]

Read more

November 3, 2017

Grounds to Challenge a Will in The Court

challenge a will document

A will is the legal statement of an individual about what he wishes to do with his property after his death. It is the intention of an individual regarding the devolution of his property and what has to be done with the same. A will is registered under Section 18(e) of The Indian Registration Act […]

Read more

September 27, 2017

What Happens When A Woman Dies Without Leaving A Will

Dies Without Leaving A Will

The patriarchal roots have dug deep into the minds of the legislators in India, and section 15 and 16 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 is a testimony to that thought process. The socio-economic changes have positioned women in a position at par with men, but the patriarchy infested sections are still to evolve.  The […]

Read more
Cookies on NRI Legal Services Sites

We use cookies for a number of reasons, such as keeping NRI Legal Services Sites reliable and secure, personalising content and ads, providing social media features and to analyse how our Sites are used.

Manage cookies